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EP11: Should You Have Kids? P1 My Raw Birth Story & C-Section Recovery Reality Check

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Thinking about having kids? In this brutally honest episode, new mom Elizabeth Teo shares her unfiltered birth experience and the shocking statistics about postpartum depression that might surprise you. From unexpected emergency C-section to the painful recovery reality, this is the birth story preparation you won't find in parenting books.

What You'll Learn:

  • Shocking postpartum depression statistics (rates increased 105% from 2010-2021)
  • Real talk about emergency C-section experience and recovery
  • Why 50% of partners also develop depression when their partner has postpartum depression
  • The truth about contractions that social media doesn't show
  • C-section recovery timeline and what to expect
  • Why seeing a physiotherapist after birth is crucial
  • Honest insights into the decision of whether to have children

    • Perfect for: Expecting parents, couples considering kids, new moms feeling alone, anyone wanting honest parenting perspectives

    Elizabeth gets real about the physical and emotional challenges of new motherhood while sharing the joy and fulfillment that comes with it. This is part one of a deep dive series exploring the realities of having children in today's world.


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