EP 19 | Amber - Birth under general anaesthetic, birth trauma, healing & embracing matrescence

<p>In this episode, we discuss:</p><ul><li>Looking forward to motherhood and preparing for postpartum</li><li>An unexpected emergency caesarean birth under general anaesthetic</li><li>Meeting Joey for the first time after waking from surgery</li><li>Feeling pressure to experience an instant connection with your baby</li><li>Postpartum anxiety during the early weeks</li><li>How social media influenced expectations of motherhood</li><li>Processing birth trauma and recognising that trauma doesn't have to look the same for everyone</li><li>The value of a birth debrief in making sense of a difficult experience</li><li>Holding gratitude for a healthy baby while grieving the birth experience you hoped for</li><li>Why parents who give birth under general anaesthetic deserve more consideration and support</li><li>Considering future births after a traumatic birth experience</li><li>Matrescence and the identity changes that come with becoming a mother</li><li>How becoming a parent can reshape your priorities and future</li></ul><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>