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.
