Welcome back to Growing! This week, we break down the first 24 hours, the first week, and the so famous "Six Week Check" with an honest lens - from bleeding and stitches to night sweats and low libido.

Whether you’re a first-time mum or preparing for your second or third, this episode is a warm hug and a gentle truth bomb. You are not broken, you are recovering.

We talk about:

• What’s actually normal postpartum

• Bleeding, bladder and body changes  in the early days

• Why rest isn’t optional - it’s essential

• The truth about the 6-week postpartum check-up

• The myth of bouncing back

This is your permission slip to honour how you feel that day, week or month - not what’s expected on an arbitrary timeline.

You might also find these episodes helpful in preparing for your birth - plus so many more in our back catalogue 

Vaginal Birth Non-Negotiables

Caesarean Birth Non-Negotiables

Postnatal Stay

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