The Slow Postpartum Podcast

Slow Postpartum Stories - Claire & Iona's Healing Postpartum Journey


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Slow Postpartum Stories - Clare & Iona’s Postpartum Healing Journey.

What if just a few mindful choices could transform your postpartum experience? 

In this episode, we dive into the complex and tender journey of postpartum recovery with Clare, a mother of two, who reflects on her transformative experience through the fourth trimester with her second child. While her first postpartum experience was marked by a whirlwind of challenges, including moving house, COVID restrictions, and a lack of support, Clare shares the invaluable lessons she learned along the way including how she approached her postpartum period with thoughtful preparation, strong support systems, and self-care practices. This preparation supported her healing and well-being and strengthened her family. Her story reveals how intentional choices can empower parents, helping them navigate the demands of early motherhood with resilience and ease.

In this episode:

  • Clare's contrasting postpartum experiences with her first and second babies

  • The overwhelming challenges of postpartum during COVID, including isolation and lack of   support

  • How planning ahead helped Clare create a calm, supportive environment for herself and her family the second time around.

  • The importance of asking for and accepting help during postpartum

  • The practical steps Clare took, like organising meals, creating a supportive home space and hiring a postpartum doula

  • Tips for new parents to prioritise their well-being during the early days of parenting

  • The concept of “alloparenting” and why building a support network is vital

  • If you’re a doula or birth professional interested in learning how to support families through a slow, soulful, and sustainable postpartum, check out my upcoming webinar 'How to Support New Families to Plan a Peaceful & Positive Postpartum'


    Let’s make the journey into parenthood a truly supported experience for new families worldwide.


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