Welcome to Season 5!
Newcastle-based postpartum doula Saira Allen joins me to kick off this season, which asks the question “How do those involved in pregnancy, birth and postnatal care prepare when they are the ones having a baby?”
This theme has come about because if you didn’t know already I am actually in my second trimester with my second child, and I wanted to share not only my story and expertise but the combined knowledge and plans of others to show you there’s more than one way to get your needs met during this perinatal period, which is the time through fertility and conception right through to early postpartum and infancy.
If you want to know from personal and professional experience how to set yourself up for a supported postpartum, this episode is for you. We look at practical and emotional support, who can provide what and what kind of spanners can get thrown in the works too. We also discuss changing family dynamics and the evolutions of the role and identity of “mother” as more children join the brood.
While it's not discussed in this episode directly, it's also important to acknowledge that although she is expecting her third baby to join her family, this is her fourth pregnancy. Loss affects so many of our journeys and every pregnancy, birth and postpartum deserves acknowledgement.
Saira has various downloadable guides and courses available via her Instagram @saira_allen
As always, you can find Anna and her free Six Steps to Your Peaceful Postpartum eGuide, arrange a session with her or grab her book "Mama, You're Not Broken" via www.annacusack.com.au.
Anna is also on Instagram and Facebook @annacusackpostpartum
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