EP 18 | Deborah - Returning to work, matrescence, mum guilt & finding a career that fits motherhood

<p>In this episode, we discuss:</p><ul><li>Preparing for birth compared with preparing for postpartum</li><li>Experiencing postpartum anxiety</li><li>Seeking professional support and asking for help</li><li>The transition from one child to two</li><li>Returning to paid work after maternity leave</li><li>Mum guilt, self-doubt and balancing work with family life</li><li>Realising that flexible workplaces can make all the difference</li><li>Why mothers don't need to change to fit workplaces—workplaces need to better support mothers</li><li>How matrescence influences our careers, priorities and identity</li><li>Creating the <em>Matrescence at Work</em> podcast to help mothers feel less alone</li><li>Redefining success after becoming a parent</li></ul><p>You can find Deborah and the Matrescence at Work podcast on Instagram at @matrescenceatworkpodcast.</p><p> </p><p>And here is the link if you would like to buy a Postpartum Season cap:</p><p><a href="https://www.thepostpartumseason.com/store/p/the-postpartum-season-cap" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thepostpartumseason.com/store/p/the-postpartum-season-cap</a></p><p>Thank you for supporting the podcast!</p><p> </p><p>As mentioned in the episode, here are some postpartum support resources. Please reach out if you need help.</p><p> </p><p>Australia</p><ul><li>PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety &amp; Depression Australia)<br />Helpline: 1300 726 306<br />Website: <a href="https://www.panda.org.au/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.panda.org.au</a></li><li>Lifeline Australia<br />13 11 14 (24/7)<br />Website: <a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.lifeline.org.au</a></li><li>Beyond Blue<br />1300 22 4636<br />Website: <a href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.beyondblue.org.au</a></li></ul><p> </p><p>New Zealand</p><ul><li>PlunketLine<br />0800 933 922 (24/7)</li><li>Healthline New Zealand<br />0800 611 116 (24/7)</li><li>1737 Need to talk?<br />Call or text 1737 (24/7)</li></ul><p> </p><p>Thank you for listening. Take care x</p>