keywords

motherhood, miscarriage, pregnancy, mental health, C-section, parenting, support, motherhood journey, emotional health, family

summary

In this episode, Brooke Rihn shares her personal journey through motherhood, including the challenges of miscarriage, the emotional impact of pregnancy after loss, and the experiences of giving birth via C-section. She reflects on the mental health struggles that accompany motherhood and the importance of support from friends and family. Brooke emphasizes the need for open conversations about loss and the realities of parenting, offering a heartfelt message to listeners at various stages of their own motherhood journeys.

takeaways

• This episode will just some of the hardships that I have gone through.
• It alters your view on pregnancy and having a baby.
• I wanted to try again. I wanted to forget it happened.
• I wanted to celebrate every moment I could of that life.
• I think that was one of the harder things I had to do.
• I was scared while I was pregnant and after they were born.
• I think it's just part of being a mom to be scared.
• I just want to give them a hug and tell them it's okay.
• I hope this podcast episode finds you like that.
• I am thinking of you, and I'm giving you a giant hug.

• Navigating Motherhood: A Personal Journey
• The Emotional Rollercoaster of Pregnancy and Loss

• "It alters your view on everything"
• "I was scared while I was pregnant"
• "I just want to give them a hug"

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Motherhood Journey

00:50 Introduction to Motherhood

02:38 The Journey to Pregnancy

09:24 Experiencing Loss: The Miscarriage

18:12 The Second Pregnancy: Overcoming Fear

33:34 The Birth of Lizzie: A Planned C-Section

37:51 Reflections on Motherhood and Community

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Photography: @brookerihnphotography