Episode #05: The Postpartum Period (Part 2: The First 6 Months)

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What are the first few months postpartum REALLY like? Steph and Aglaée get vulnerable and discuss their personal struggles, crazy thoughts, rollercoaster ride of emotions, and strategies for surviving the newborn phase and first few months. If you’re a new mom, you’ll resonate with the stories on this episode. If you’re an expecting mom, you’ll get a sense of what to expect. Join us as we share our eye-opening, humbling, real-life experiences.

TIMESTAMPS

[0:00] Recap on last episode and need for more information about postpartum depression and anxiety disorders on this podcast. [1:32] Announce next show’s expert, Gail Root, a pre & perinatal psychology and health expert. [1:58] Fact of the day – Postpartum support in other countries. [4:03] Aglaée’s updates [7:45] Steph’s updates [11:36] Listener feedback – breastfeeding struggles and support [14:45] Aglaée’s postpartum story [34:48] Steph’s postpartum story