Have you ever thought about the hidden struggles and the silent strength within the journey of becoming a mother? We're diving deep into the raw emotions, the uphill battles, and the sweet victories that come with this journey. The intention is not to sugarcoat the reality of motherhood, but to shed light on its complexities, and in doing so, offer support and solidarity to mothers everywhere.

Join us in this episode as we talk with Katelyn Watts, a mother whose strength and resilience shine through as she recounts her experiences with a missed miscarriage and the unexpected challenges that arose during her planned home births, leading to hospital deliveries

Katelyn, is a registered nurse. She was determined to have a homebirth with her first child. Despite her professional background and thorough preparation, she found herself at 41 weeks and three days without the midwife she had grown to trust. Although she remained open to the new situation, Katelyn and the substitute midwife were ultimately unable to fulfil her wish for a homebirth. This was a deeply emotional and challenging experience which left an indelible mark on her heart and led her to seek healing after a birth that strayed so far from her initial hopes and expectations.

Key Takeaways: 

• How Personalised Care and Informed Consent are Critical in Childbirth
•  How 'Mum Gut' Instinct Can Guide Mothers Through Challenges
• Why Self-Care and Partner Support are Essential for Motherhood
• Why Advocacy and Persistence are Vital in Navigating Healthcare for Children

Chapters: 

00:01 - 02:26: Introduction to Motherhood: Katelyn shares her pregnancy experience and the benefits of self-care. 

02:27 - 07:04: Birth Trauma and Hospital Challenges: Katelyn discusses her miscarriage, planned home births, and complications leading to a hospital birth. 

07:05 - 15:12: Mental Health Impact: The conversation shifts to the psychological aftermath of Katelyn's birthing experiences and her mental health during subsequent pregnancies.

15:13 - 17:30: Career and Motherhood: Katelyn talks about her decision to focus on motherhood over her nursing career, influenced by her experiences and the COVID-19 pandemic.

24:29 - 35:38: Support and Balance in Motherhood: Katelyn emphasises the importance of self-care, support from her husband, and finding balance amidst the demands of motherhood.

Quotes:
Sometimes you just need to take a step back when you're in the thick of it to be able to see the bigger picture.

Reach out, seek help, find a psychologist that specialises in what you're going through whether that is kind of birth trauma.

You don't need to settle for a first opinion. If my mum gut didn't feel right, then I would get a

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