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Courtney Reynolds - COVID pregnancy & birth, dealing with grief & where do I find my mothers intuition??
Courtney was delighted to have fallen pregnant quite straightforwardly after having an ovary removed due to cancer at age 25. Her pregnancy then coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic, which meant she hadn’t enjoyed pregnancy as much as she perceived she would have pre COVID. She felt anxiety stricken around giving birth, but found doing hypnobirthing really helped her and her partner understand the science behind birth itself.
9 months later, still in lockdown, Courtney had a relatively quick birth with Harper Jean, though did lose control at one point due to uncontrollable vomiting. She hit a stage where she couldn’t go any further and so asked for an epidural, but her midwife convinced her she would be quicker to start pushing (much to her disappointment!), and used breathing techniques learnt via hypnobirthing to get her through the contractions.
Courtney struggled after birth with her mental health, hormones and emotions, and turned to a psychologist to deal with feelings of isolation and grief. The grief was threefold; grief for her old life, grief around the pregnancy she expected pre COVID and grief for a friendship that was strained due to infertility issues.
She thinks new Mumma's should try not to compare themselves to others' situations, and once further into their own journeys… hold back on the unsolicited advice to new Mummas (as hard as it may be!)
That being said, she realises now that mothers intuition is 'a thing', and can confirm she now has it!
Join me for this honest and uplifting chat with Courtney, and remember you are not alone; it's OK to not be OK. We're in this together and Mumma, YOU got this!
Be sure to hit subscribe to hear future episodes, or share with a friend. Otherwise, if you'd like to share your story, send me a DM via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newmummapodcast
To find out more about Hypnobirthing: https://hypnobirthing.com.au/
To find out more about Calm Birth: https://calmbirth.com.au/
For support with maternal mental health & wellbeing: https://healthyfamilies.beyondblue.org.au/pregnancy-and-new-parents/maternal-mental-health-and-wellbeing
DISCLAIMER:
Please note this podcast depicts personal accounts of pregnancy, birth and motherhood. The views expressed are my own and are those of my guests, as such should not be relied upon for educational or medical advice purposes. The content included is not a substitute for health advice by a professional.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Courtney was delighted to have fallen pregnant quite straightforwardly after having an ovary removed due to cancer at age 25. Her pregnancy then coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic, which meant she hadn’t enjoyed pregnancy as much as she perceived she would have pre COVID. She felt anxiety stricken around giving birth, but found doing hypnobirthing really helped her and her partner understand the science behind birth itself.
9 months later, still in lockdown, Courtney had a relatively quick birth with Harper Jean, though did lose control at one point due to uncontrollable vomiting. She hit a stage where she couldn’t go any further and so asked for an epidural, but her midwife convinced her she would be quicker to start pushing (much to her disappointment!), and used breathing techniques learnt via hypnobirthing to get her through the contractions.
Courtney struggled after birth with her mental health, hormones and emotions, and turned to a psychologist to deal with feelings of isolation and grief. The grief was threefold; grief for her old life, grief around the pregnancy she expected pre COVID and grief for a friendship that was strained due to infertility issues.
She thinks new Mumma's should try not to compare themselves to others' situations, and once further into their own journeys… hold back on the unsolicited advice to new Mummas (as hard as it may be!)
That being said, she realises now that mothers intuition is 'a thing', and can confirm she now has it!
Join me for this honest and uplifting chat with Courtney, and remember you are not alone; it's OK to not be OK. We're in this together and Mumma, YOU got this!
Be sure to hit subscribe to hear future episodes, or share with a friend. Otherwise, if you'd like to share your story, send me a DM via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newmummapodcast
To find out more about Hypnobirthing: https://hypnobirthing.com.au/
To find out more about Calm Birth: https://calmbirth.com.au/
For support with maternal mental health & wellbeing: https://healthyfamilies.beyondblue.org.au/pregnancy-and-new-parents/maternal-mental-health-and-wellbeing
DISCLAIMER:
Please note this podcast depicts personal accounts of pregnancy, birth and motherhood. The views expressed are my own and are those of my guests, as such should not be relied upon for educational or medical advice purposes. The content included is not a substitute for health advice by a professional.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.