S1 E8 - Milly: Mum Guilt, Loneliness, Overstimulation, Body Image, Intrusive Thoughts, Oral Ties
*Content warning: As we talk about some pretty graphic intrusive thoughts, this episode could be unsettling for some. Please feel free to return to this episode when you are in a better headspace. If you or someone you know requires help, we have listed some resources at the bottom of our show notes.*
In today's episode, we chat with Milly, 16 months postpartum and living on the Gold Coast with her son George and partner Darcy, balancing work and motherhood.
We start by talking about Milly's birth experience and how it seriously impacted her postpartum journey, triggering PND and the feeling of shock, followed by the loneliness she felt in motherhood due to her partner returning to work the day after George was born.
As we chat with Milly, we all realise how common it is for mums to not ask for help when needed and that "mum guilt" can be so apparent in our lives.
We also discuss intrusive thoughts, phantom cries, body image, overstimulation, partner resentment, and Georges's lip, tongue, and cheek ties.
Milly ended her breastfeeding journey around six months out of respect for her mental health and is proud of the journey she shared with her son.
This episode felt like a mother's club meeting at the coffee shop or chatting with a friend over drinks. We laughed a lot and spoke about some tough topics; a perfectly balanced and raw episode.
We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did.
Thank you so much for listening and as always, if you would like to reach out to us, our contact details are below;
IG: @theafterbirth_pod
Email: [email protected]
RESOURCES:
Gidget Foundation Australia:
https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/
Beyond Blue - Pregnancy and New Parents
https://healthyfamilies.beyondblue.org.au/ PANDA https://panda.org.au/
Raising Children
https://raisingchildren.net.au/pregnancy/health-wellbeing/mental-health/antenatal-postnatal-depression
The After Birth Podcast
A space for parents to share their postpartum stories and experience, in the hopes of connecting with and educating others on their own journey.
We'll be talking bleeding, feeding, late-night google reading and so much more. Sharing stories from real parents and talking to experts about what to expect from your postpartum journey.
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