In this episode Shelley chats to motherhood revolutionist, Anna Cusack. As a postpartum doula and motherhood support mentor, Anna's work in the world guides new and experienced parents through pregnancy, the fourth trimester and beyond. She reaches thousands of women every year through her work both in person and online as an author, podcaster, blogger and speaker, with evidence-based information, searing social commentary and inspirational, actionable content.
In this episode you'll learn about:
- why it's a good idea to plan and create a support network around you postpartum especially if you're not good at asking for help
- Anna's personal journey into Motherhood and why she is so passionate about birth advocacy and birth rights
- the emotional and spiritual aspects to consider in postpartum care to compliment the practical care
- why it is imperative to heal and rest early postpartum to ensure not only your physical recovery but emotionally, mentally and spiritually as well
- understanding the physiology of what's happening hormonally and physically postpartum
- the topsy-turvy way pregnant women tend to invest their resources and how to switch it
If you are wanting to prepare yourself with the emotional, physical, mental and spiritual needs you'll be navigating for birth, then this is the podcast episode for you!
21 days of play course
Anna's book - Mama, you're not broken
Continue the conversation with Shelley here:
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Find Anna Cusack here:
https://www.annacusack.com.au/
https://www.instagram.com/annacusackpostpartum/
https://www.facebook.com/annacusackpostpartum
This podcast is produced by Nikki O'Brien from Quintessential Being
