After the Baby Comes: Holding Space for Postpartum Grief

What if the hardest part of birth comes after the baby arrives? In this heartfelt episode of Permission to Breathe, Dr. Tammy Isaac holds sacred space for the grief that often lingers quietly in the postpartum season. This is the grief no one warns you about the kind that comes with lost identity, unmet expectations, and the emotional weight of becoming a mother.

We explore the difference between postpartum grief and postpartum depression, name the unseen losses new mothers carry, and offer tender, practical strategies for healing. For those supporting someone in postpartum grief, we share ways to show up with compassion and presence.

Whether you’re a new mother feeling overwhelmed or someone who loves her this episode is an invitation to breathe, to grieve, and to heal at your own pace.