Lisa didn’t know what to expect of postpartum. She was told all the usual stuff about sleepless nights, lots of diapers, and the intense love she would immediately feel for her baby. 

But her postpartum experience ended up surprising her in more ways than one.

005. Lisa's story of a surprise pregnancy, and an unexpected postpartum experience

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In today's season finale, Jasmiene, a mom of 2, talks about her shock at how exhausting and difficult her first postpartum experience was, how supportive her second experience was, and how that support led her to wanting to create a community for other new moms. 

032. Jasmiene's story of finding postpartum support, and creating it for others

Sam tells her story of postpartum depression, healing through therapy and support, and then taking all that knowledge and empowerment into her second postpartum experience.

031. Sam's experience with PPD and learning to advocate for herself

Andrea’s story of miscarriage, followed by 2 healthy pregnancies and births, and her realization that opening up and sharing her experience helped her feel supported.

030. Andrea's story of miscarriage, motherhood, setting boundaries, and seeking support

Alyssa, a mom of 2 boys, tells her story of emotional struggles in her first postpartum experience, and then taking that knowledge to better advocate for herself the 2nd time.

029. Alyssa's experience with postpartum depression and rage

This episode is a little extra special because I get to talk to Katrina who is a postpartum doula! We talk about how she got into birth work, what’s its like to work with her as a doula, and why postpartum care is so important. 



005. Lisa's story of a surprise pregnancy, and an unexpected postpartum experience

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