To All The Things I Didn't Know About Postpartum

This is a recording of a written reflection that I wrote at just 5 months postpartum. It was after the experience of carrying and birthing my first child. Motherhood, especially the early days, can be incredibly isolating. We used to practice the saying 'it takes a village'. Now we send women home with a newborn and leave them to figure it out on their own.

My hope is that this reflective essay brings any new mother who may feel alone, a sense of connection and understanding.

Reviews

Outstanding
I so needed these reminders to normalise the new baby experience and feel held by my connection to particular points. Thank you

Gorgeous.
You hit every note.
We are more alike than we know.

Thank you for the honesty. 😭 I didn't realize I hadn't processed some of this until I heard you say it. Your meditation helped give voice to some of the parts of me that still needed to heal, it's been a year. Thank you. It's incredible you could do this at only 5 months PP.

I wish I had had this meditation after giving birth two years ago... Thank you so much ❤️‍🩹

This has me in tears at six weeks postpartum with my second, after a particularly sleepless night ❤️ thank you for this beautiful tribute to postpartum