EP 17 | Saskia - Baby blues, identity change, infant temperament, trusting your intuition & the power of honest conversations

<p> </p><p>In this episode, we discuss:</p><ul><li>Feeling unprepared for postpartum despite preparing for birth</li><li>Meeting her son for the first time</li><li>Struggling to feel an immediate connection after birth</li><li>Experiencing the baby blues following a postpartum haemorrhage</li><li>The impact of low iron on her mental wellbeing</li><li>Seeking support through healthcare professionals, psychology and her partner</li><li>Grieving her pre-baby life while adjusting to motherhood</li><li>Raising a spirited child with a strong temperament</li><li>The importance of trusting your intuition as a parent</li><li>Letting go of comparison and unrealistic expectations</li><li>The value of honest conversations with other mothers</li><li>The identity shift that comes with becoming a mum</li><li>Being made redundant during maternity leave and finding a new sense of purpose</li><li>The inspiration behind Blumacoosh, a feeding pillow designed to improve comfort while feeding and settling babies</li><li>How Saskia's own postpartum experience inspired her to create a product to better support other parents</li><li>The simple joys and highlights of toddlerhood</li></ul><p> </p><p>If you would like to find out more about Blumacoosh, you can follow along on instagram at @blumacoosh.</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>