EP 16 | Sam - Two very different births & postpartum experiences

<p>In this episode, we discuss:</p><ul><li>Becoming a mum of two</li><li>A challenging first postpartum experience</li><li>Sleep deprivation and parenting a baby with a more challenging temperament</li><li>Feeling validated and supported through residential parenting support</li><li>Welcoming her second baby via an emergency caesarean under general anaesthetic</li><li>Recovering from birth while grieving the loss of her dad</li><li>The transition from one child to two</li><li>How having two children with completely different temperaments changed her perspective</li><li>Letting go of self-blame and giving yourself more grace</li><li>Returning to work and how motherhood changed her priorities</li></ul><p>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.</p><p>You can find them on Instagram @seedtosproutpod</p><p>As mentioned in the episode, here are some postpartum support resources. Please reach out if you need help.</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>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>Thank you for listening. Take care x</p><p> </p>