Let's Talk Postpartum Brooke Nielsen

If you're looking for some honest Mom to Mom "real-talk," then this is your episode! Kristin shares her two postpartum experiences. You'll hear about how she went through Postpartum Anxiety as well as Baby Blues. We also talk about the honest truths that come along with motherhood and how to make sure you don't lose yourself in the process. *Note: this episode is explicit so please be mindful of little ears. :) 
Be sure to check out Kristin's clothing brand, Free the Mother:
freethemother.com
You can connect with Kristin here:
Instagram: Instagram.com/freethemother
Facebook: facebook.com/freethemother
 
 

Melissa shares her experience of having "Placentia Previa" with her first baby and some natural things she did to help her placenta move while she was pregnant. She also shares how she went on to have “Vasa Previa” with her second baby. This is a rare condition where the fetal umbilical cord blood vessels run across or very close to the internal opening of the cervix. She’ll tell her story and how it was medically necessary to have a cesarean with her second baby versus the "intervention free" birth she had hoped for. Melissa will touch on how our expectations and reality can be so very different and how she came out of her experiences feeling positive. 

You can connect with Melissa on Instagram at:
https://www.instagram.com/itsmelissamor/?hl=en
You can connect with me, Brooke at:
https://www.instagram.com/theempoweringmama/?hl=en
Melissa mentions the following resources in this episode:
Birth Without Fear
The Wonder Weeks App
3-Way Adjustable Baby Swaddle
ARTIPOPPE Baby Carriers

Get ready to be inspired by today's guest, Kristen. She's a mama to twin girls and she quickly learned that postpartum isn't all "sunshine and rainbows." She shares some wonderful tips and personal experiences to encourage parents to make themselves a priority throughout parenthood, speak up for what's important to them and to take all the advice that comes from everyone with a grain of salt. 
You can connect with Kristen at:
Instagram: @kcatfull
Check out the Peanut App to meet other mamas: 
https://www.peanut-app.io/
Here are some websites and resources that Kristen found especially helpful for parents of twins:
https://multiplesofamerica.org/
https://www.twiniversity.com/twin-parent-resources/
 

Jillian joins us on the podcast today to share about her discovery of the "gentle cesarean." Her first labor and birth went nothing like she expected. She found herself devastated when she ended up needing a cesarean. With her second baby, she discovered the practice of a "gentle cesarean" which made for an amazing birth experience and postpartum recovery for her next three babies. 
You can connect with Jillian at:
Instagram:
@totesamom
Jillian's Blog:
Totes a Mom
Check out the children's book Jillian and her father wrote:
Goodnight, Goodnight, Goodnight
Are you ready to plan and prepare for your postpartum journey? Learn about everything you're going to want and need to know at:
https://www.theempoweringmama.com/yes
 

You're going to hear from Lindsey today who shares her journey to being diagnosed with "Dysthymia" or "Persistent Depressive Disorder." You'll hear how seeking support, self care and therapy helped her overcome her struggles, even throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. 


You can connect with Lindsey at:
Instagram:
https://instagram.com/llinz24?igshid=16xttvabi2dim
Learn more about Dysthymia here:
https://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/chronic-depression-dysthymia
Support and resources for Postpartum Depression:
https://www.postpartum.net/
Get a free Postpartum Prep Checklist Here:
https://www.theempoweringmama.com/podcast-free-checklist

You'll hear from Halle in this episode as she shares her honest, real and raw experiences of her two postpartum journeys as well as how she's preparing for her third. Halle had thyroid struggles after the birth of her first and discovered she has Hashimoto's Disease. You'll also hear about her experience through Postpartum Depression and how she found the strength to get support because she realized she "couldn't pour from an empty cup."
You can connect with Halle at:
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/hallecamillexo/?hl=en
Grab You Free Postpartum Prep Checklist:
https://www.theempoweringmama.com/podcast-free-checklist
Check out the amazing postpartum products from Frida Mom:
https://frida.com/collections/frida-mom