EP 16 | Sam - Two very different births & postpartum experiences
Shownotes
In this episode, we discuss:
- Becoming a mum of two
- A challenging first postpartum experience
- Sleep deprivation and parenting a baby with a more challenging temperament
- Feeling validated and supported through residential parenting support
- Welcoming her second baby via an emergency caesarean under general anaesthetic
- Recovering from birth while grieving the loss of her dad
- The transition from one child to two
- How having two children with completely different temperaments changed her perspective
- Letting go of self-blame and giving yourself more grace
- Returning to work and how motherhood changed her priorities
Sam is also the co-host of the Seed to Sprout Podcast, a new parenting podcast sharing conversations about all things pregnancy, babies, toddlers and kids.
You can find them on Instagram @seedtosproutpod
As mentioned in the episode, here are some postpartum support resources. Please reach out if you need help.
Australia
- PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia)
Helpline: 1300 726 306
Website: https://www.panda.org.au - Lifeline Australia
13 11 14 (24/7)
Website: https://www.lifeline.org.au - Beyond Blue
1300 22 4636
Website: https://www.beyondblue.org.au
New Zealand
- PlunketLine
0800 933 922 (24/7) - Healthline New Zealand
0800 611 116 (24/7) - 1737 Need to talk?
Call or text 1737 (24/7)
Thank you for listening. Take care x