In this episode we are joined by the lovely @soph__skipper. Soph is an event planner and motherhood blogger passionate about sharing her personal struggles with postpartum mental health and infertility. Using her platform, Soph is also an ambassador for @cope.org.au and @behers.org.au. Listen to my chat with Soph to find out how she navigated:  

- A gruelling four year unexplained infertility journey in her twenties 

- The impacts of infertility on her friendships (and how you can support others on this journey)

- Finding support through infertility on social media 

- Sharing her own experiences on her blog, including her breakthrough pregnancy

- Postpartum depression and anxiety resulting in increased early hospital care and use of medication 

- Continuing her blog through five years of motherhood and her secondary infertility journey

Resources: 

1:1 Counselling support 

– Book a 1:1 counselling session with Gemma today

– Find out more about Gemma's 1:1 counselling sessions

Connect with Soph

@soph__skipper

COPE resources 

https://www.cope.org.au/getting-help/self-help/types-treatment/

Trigger warnings

This episode discusses experiences of infertility and postpartum depression and anxiety in detail.

Disclaimer

Please read my full disclaimer prior to listening.