Postpartum Stories With Steph

I had a baby four weeks ago and decided I’d like to share a bite size update each week of what postpartum has been like for me. This is real and raw, no editing, no scripts, just me waffling on. Today I’ve combined week 3 and 4 and I share about how my c-section recovery is going (it’s one issue after another!), how we are coping with a baby who has colic (we are tired!), and how the adjustment is going for our 4-year-old (it’s challenging!). I hope you enjoy. Come find me on Instagram @postpartum_with_steph

How does a breastfeeding expert go breastfeeding her own children? Was it always easy? Did it come naturally? Were there any challenges? These are the questions I've always wanted to ask the amazing Amberley Harris. If you don't know who Amberley is, you are in for a treat. She's a registered and endorsed midwife in private practice who helps women through the challenges of breastfeeding (I actually met her when my little one was 6 days old). She is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to breastfeeding, you can actually go back and listen to episode 10 of the podcast where she talks more specifically about breastfeeding in general. Today though, Amberley shares her own postpartum experience with both of her kiddos. She talks about how the experiences compared to one another, the challenges she faced breastfeeding her first bub, tandem feeding, the huge adjustment of going from one to two children and how all of that combined led her to the career she has now. Get in touch with Amberley below Website: https://www.maternal-instincts.com.au/?v=6cc98ba2045f Instagram: @maternalinstinctsbyamberley If you want to work with me you can download my packages at www.postpartumwithsteph.com and get in touch for an obligation-free chat. You can also connect with me on Instagram @postpartum_with_steph If you’ve enjoyed this episode or any of the others please leave a 5 star rating and written review to help other people find the podcast.

You asked, I answered. Today’s episode is with little ole me, where I answer the questions you sent me via Instagram. I touch on village building, finding support, creating your ideal postpartum and looking after yourself holistically. The tips and ideas I use here are really just scratching the surface in terms of the work I do with clients (I wish I could tell you all of the things but then the podcast would run for 6 hours!) As I mentioned in the intro, bookings for 2021 are officially open! And I’m already booked out for February. You can download my packages at www.postpartumwithsteph.com and get in touch for a obligation-free chat. If you’ve enjoyed this episode or any of the others please leave a 5 star rating and written review to help other people find the podcast. You can connect with me on Instagram @postpartum_with_steph

Here are some stats that might shock you: -1 in 3 women will experience in continence after giving birth -1 in 2 women live with prolapse -90% of women will experience sexual dysfunction in the 12 months after giving birth -30% of women are doing pelvic floor exercises incorrectly If you’re like me you would have received a pamphlet from the hospital with the 1 in 3 stat about incontinence, but no other practical, ongoing support. So I’m excited to bring you this podcast episode today during Women’s Health Week with Pelvic Floor Physio Kelly Pendlebury where we chat about all things core and floor. Kelly shares her wisdom and insights about women’s health post-birth and offers advice for anyone who falls into any or all of the above groups. I learned a lot from this interview and I would strongly encourage anyone suffering to contact a women’s health physio for support. Unfortunately this is another area of postpartum where women can be left behind but hopefully with more awareness (and Medicare funding!) we can help make some changes. You can find Kelly on Instagram @flourish_physiotherapy and on Facebook here: www.facebook.com/FlourishPhysiotherapy/ Also, I have a new website! Learn more about me and my offerings here: www.postpartumwithsteph.com. And come say hi on Instagram here: @postpartum_with_steph

Did you know that back in ‘hunter gatherer’ times our children were cared for by up to 14 adults each day!? Mind blowing right? Today I talk to Julia Jones who runs the postpartum doula training company called Newborn Mothers. We talk a lot about the village; what it used to look like and what it looks like now (hint: it’s basically non-existent) BUT we talk about ways to recreate it in the 21st century. Julia is also really well versed in the science behind “baby brain” and how our brains change when we become mothers (you can even see the changes on a brain scan!) She chats about isolation, and how to overcome it, especially now during stage 4 restrictions in Melbourne. Julia has written a number of books about postpartum life including a recipe book which can be found here: www.newbornmothers.com You can also find her on Instagram @newbornmothers and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewbornMothers/ And you can find me on Instagram here: @postpartum_with_steph If you enjoyed today’s episode please leave a five star rating and a review on Apple Podcasts.