In this episode, we discuss:

• Becoming a mum of two
• A challenging first postpartum experience
• Sleep deprivation and parenting a baby with a more challenging temperament
• Feeling validated and supported through residential parenting support
• Welcoming her second baby via an emergency caesarean under general anaesthetic
• Recovering from birth while grieving the loss of her dad
• The transition from one child to two
• How having two children with completely different temperaments changed her perspective
• Letting go of self-blame and giving yourself more grace
• Returning to work and how motherhood changed her priorities

Sam is also the co-host of the Seed to Sprout Podcast, a new parenting podcast sharing conversations about all things pregnancy, babies, toddlers and kids.

You can find them on Instagram @seedtosproutpod

As mentioned in the episode, here are some postpartum support resources. Please reach out if you need help.

Australia

• PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia)
  Helpline: 1300 726 306
  Website: https://www.panda.org.au
• Lifeline Australia
  13 11 14 (24/7)
  Website: https://www.lifeline.org.au
• Beyond Blue
  1300 22 4636
  Website: https://www.beyondblue.org.au

New Zealand

• PlunketLine
  0800 933 922 (24/7)
• Healthline New Zealand
  0800 611 116 (24/7)
• 1737 Need to talk?
  Call or text 1737 (24/7)

Thank you for listening. Take care x