Mom to Two Sets of Twins: Preeclampsia, Postpartum Depression & Not Being Afraid to Ask For Help

<p>#38: Jess Sittig chats with Shirley Mozes, a Tel Aviv-based double twin mom (yes, she has TWO sets of twins!). They discuss her experiences with preeclampsia, postpartum depression and the challenges of managing two sets of twins. Shirley shares what it was like to go from two children to four, how she handled the shock of a second set of twins, and why she now wants to support other moms through the postpartum period. Shirley also explains the idea behind her postpartum support project, Two Twin Mama, and the kind of practical help she believes twin moms actually need.</p><p>KEY TAKEAWAYS</p><ul><li>As a mom of two sets of twins, Shirley describes two completely different twin postpartum seasons, with the first set arriving while her husband was in orthopedic surgery residency.</li><li>The shock of discovering a second twin pregnancy at 6 weeks, including the positive blood test, high beta, and ultrasound with two gestational sacs.</li><li>How family and friends reacted, why she waited months to share the news, and why the second pregnancy felt especially overwhelming.</li><li>The prenatal testing decisions she made in Israel, including amnio for the second pregnancy and the emotional weight that came with it.</li><li>The logistics of going from two children to four - a bigger car, room setup, stroller planning, and childcare coverage.</li><li>Why “help” felt triggering at first, and how she eventually learned that accepting support is a strength, not a failure.</li><li>Her experience with emergency C-sections and preeclampsia in both pregnancies.</li><li>Her postpartum depression journey, how it showed up differently the second time, and what helped her recognize triggers earlier.</li><li>The inspiration and her goal of becoming a postpartum doula focused on support for twin moms.</li></ul><p>EPISODE SPONSOR</p><p>This episode is brought to you by Thrive Market -&gt; <a href="https://shop.thrivemarket.com/twinmomlife" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><b><strong>$30 off your first 2 orders and a free gift!</strong></b></a></p><p>CONNECT WITH SHIRLEY</p><p>Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_shirleybianca_?stkn=MThnbHE4ZzBrOHQzOQ%3D%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@_ShirleyBianca_</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/two2winmama?stkn=MXc3b2RqYzR2MjRwYw%3D%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@two2winmama</a> </p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.two2winmama.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.two2wi