Postpartum is not just about caring for a newborn. It is about caring for the woman who has just been reborn too. In this episode, I talk honestly about what postpartum women actually need from the people around them, and why good intentions are not always the same as real support.

I share why postpartum support should focus less on advice and more on practical help, emotional safety, and being truly seen. From feeding the mum and protecting her rest, to believing her experience and easing her mental load, this episode is for partners, friends, family members, and anyone who wants to show up better during the fourth trimester.

This episode is also a reminder that postpartum recovery does not end at six weeks. It is a season of becoming physically, emotionally, and in identity. How a woman is supported during this time can shape her wellbeing for years to come. If you are a new mum feeling unseen, or someone wanting to support a postpartum woman without getting it wrong, this episode is for you.

In this episode I cover:

• What postpartum women really need from friends and family
• Why “let me know if you need anything” often is not helpful
• How to support a new mum without giving unsolicited advice
• The importance of practical help during the fourth trimester
• Why postpartum recovery is longer than six weeks
• How partners, family, and friends can reduce the mental load
• Supporting maternal mental health with care instead of comparison

Who this episode is for?

• New mums in the postpartum period
• Partners supporting a postpartum woman
• Friends and family visiting after birth
• Anyone wanting to understand the fourth trimester
• People building a supportive village around new mothers

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If this episode resonated, please share it with someone who is supporting a postpartum woman. And if you are in this season yourself, you are not weak, behind, or failing. You are becoming.

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