Breastfeeding: how to support yourself + validating grief if it didn't work out, with WH PT guru Melinda Cooper
Release Date: 12/04/2022
Hayley: Perinatal Depression, Body Image, Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Control, Holistic Wellness and So Much More
Mothergroup The Podcast
This week Hayley shares her story of challenge and transformation in Motherhood. I loved this conversation so much and I hope you do too X If you want to connect with Hayley: If you want to connect with me, share your story or book an online appointment: https://www.mothergroup.com.au
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Sharnee: NICU Stay and Newborn Surgery, Blocked Bowel Baby, Reflux, Postnatal Depletion/Exhaustion, Grief, Bonding, Rage
Mothergroup The Podcast
This week Sharnee shares her story of finding out her baby boy had a blocked bowel in utero, and would need surgery as a newborn. Sharnee takes us through this challenging time in her second postpartum, staying at Ronald McDonald house, pumping around the clock, whilst also trying to be there for her first born Isobel. It is such a beautiful episode and I hope you all enjoy X If you are a real mum and want to come on the pod to share your challenge (can be big, can be small, can be all of the things etc etc) follow link and click ‘share your story’ -
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Yana: Relationship Breakdown Postpartum , Co-Parenting, Isolation, Exhaustion, Mental Load, A New Path and Career
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This week Yana shares her story of Relationship Separation after the birth of her daughter Daisy. It is a conversation exploring how the birth of a baby can change relationship dynamics for both better and worse. If you would like to find Yana and her amazing offerings, you can find her here: https://www.oakandhaven.com.au If you would like to find me, or book a limited online telehealth Pelvic PT appointment: https://www.mothergroup.com.au I hope you all enjoy X
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Caitlin: Sleep Deprivation, Mother Baby Unit, Anxiety, Pregnancy Loss
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On today’s episode Caitlin shares her experience of motherhood. From an early pregnancy loss, to her pregnancy and postpartum with her boy Freddy, Caitlin discusses how she navigated pregnancy after loss, ongoing sleep deprivation, anxiety and a stay at Mother Baby Unit. I hope you all enjoy x And if you would like to share your story on the podcast, or book an online Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Appointment, you can find me here: https://www.mothergroup.com.au
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Hollie: Breastfeeding Difficulties, Spirituality in Motherhood, Complex PTSD, NS Regulation and So Much More
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Hello everyone and welcome to Hollie’s story. I loved this conversation with Hollie so much and I’m sure you will too! Hollie is a mother, best-selling author, writer and model, and her newest book ‘Saying Yes To You’ is a must read if you have loved this episode. You can find Hollie’s book here: Topics Covered in Today’s Episode Include: -Spirit babies -Birth Trauma -Hospital Transfer in Labour -Breastfeeding Challenges -Postnatal Depression -Complex PTSD -Healing Your Nervous System in Motherhood -The Importance of Self-Care -Connecting to Your Animal Totems -And So Much...
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Jordy: Poppy and Rosie. An Angel Baby and a Rainbow Baby
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Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s episode of the podcast. Jordy shares her story of her two girls, her Angel Baby Poppy and Rainbow Baby Rosie. This episode does cover the topic of Stillbirth, so if you are not in a place to listen yet, come back at a time when you are ready. We also discuss how Jordy went during her pregnancy after loss, and her motherhood experience with her two girls, signs from Poppy, and so much more. If you need help with your pelvic floor you can find me here: Support Services:
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Anna: Perinatal Mental Health, Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Pregnancy Loss, Navigating Relationships
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Hello everyone and welcome to today's episode of the podcast. Topics Covered In This Week’s Episode: -Maintaining healthy relationships with loved ones and friends -Pregnancy loss -Guilt -Hyperemesis gravidarum -Early onset of labour -Special care stay -Colic/unsettled baby -Mental Health challenges in the Perinatal Period -Finding help and support -And so much more I hope you all enjoy! X And if you would like online support with me https://www.mothergroup.com.au
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Ariane: Losing Touch With Reality, PP Psychosis, Author, Advocate
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Hello everyone and welcome to this week's episode of the podcast with Ariane, the author of Because I'm Not Myself You See, a memoir of her experience with Postpartum Psychosis. Topics covered in today's episode include: -Postpartum Psychosis -Mental Illness whilst being a Healthcare Practitioner -Antenatal depression -Health anxiety -Birth trauma -Not bonding with you baby immediately -Signs and symptoms Postnatal Psychosis -MBU stay -Healing ‘journey’ -And So Much More If you would like to find Ariane's amazing book Enjoy x
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Ashleigh: When You Feel Like You Are Parenting The ‘Problem Child’
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Today we welcome Ashleigh to the podcast sharing her story of parenting her first born Sunny. Themes covered in today’s episode include: Loneliness Parenting strategies Support systems Friendship in motherhood And so much more I hope you all enjoy! X And if you need support with your Pelvic Floor or Mastitis you can find me here: https://www.mothergroup.com.au
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Gen: Surprise Pregnancy at 43, Denial, Finding Identity Again
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Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s story of motherhood with Gen. Gen shares her story of falling unexpectedly pregnant at 43 years old, the shock and denial that came with this, the stigma she felt from medical staff, how she has learnt to integrate running her business differently and so much more. I hope you all enjoy! If you would like to book an online consult with me, or are suffering from mastitis you can find me here: If you would like to find Gen
info_outlineIn episode 34 of the podcast I talk with the incredible Women's Health Physiotherapist, Researcher, Published Author and all around Guru Mindy Cooper about how to best support yourself during breastfeeding, and also about how to take care of your mental health if it didn't work out as planned.
In our culture we medicalise breastfeeding, if something goes wrong there is minimal support and we blame the woman. In early postpartum, rather than valuing rest and recovery, 'bouncing back' and being the perfect host to visitors is heralded.
This episode is not a how-to guide, rather a holistic management plan, and it covers:
- Why we grieve if our breastfeeding journey didn't go to plan
- Why there is so much judgement in the BF space
- How to set yourself up early to have a positive journey
- Why medical advice often doesn't work
- How to navigate mismanagement and poor advice
- Why inflammation is so common early on in BF
- And so much more
I hope you all enjoy, and if you are a health practitioner looking to partake in any of Mindy or her team's amazing courses:
You can find me over on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/storiesofwomenshealth/
Enjoy xx