The After Birth Podcast

In today's episode, we chat with the beautiful Elle and Daisy from The Whole Bowl Co in Sydney, Australia. The Whole Bowl Co. is a meal delivery service for postpartum mums and their families that provides nutrient dense food that is practical and delicious. Co-founded by two close friends, this small business has come a long way since it came to fruition and is supporting families in NSW, QLD...

We have released Lisette's story this week and last week in light of Red Nose Day (@rednoseaustralia). Red Nose Australia aim to save little lives through research and education, and support those who are impacted by the death of a little one in pregnancy, infancy or childhood. If you have the capacity to donate to this incredibly important cause, you can do so via their Instagram page or website...

We are releasing Lisette's story this week in light of the fact that this Saturday is Red Nose Day (@rednoseaustralia). Red Nose Australia aim to save little lives through research and education, and support those who are impacted by the death of a little one in pregnancy, infancy or childhood. If you have the capacity to donate to this incredibly important cause, you can do so via their instagram...

In today's episode we chat with Jane, a Perinatal Mental Health Occupational Therapist working alongside Bec Black at The Mindful Birth Movement in Melbourne, Victoria. Jane has two beautiful children that are 15 months apart, and she talks about how her postpartum experiences with both of them were challenging for different reasons. When Jane gave birth to her first child Jemima it was in the...

In today's episode, we chat with Bec, a first-time mum of two beautiful identical twin girls. Bec's journey to motherhood was challenging; she had to navigate multiple rounds of IVF, eventually falling pregnant with her twins and due to the journey leading up to her pregnancy, Bec struggled with anxieties throughout her pregnancy and into her postpartum. 2 months before her due date, Bec w...

In today's episode, we chat with U-Fhern, owner and founder of Elan House of Wellness, a Melbourne based business dedicated to helping women navigate the early stages of motherhood with confidence and clarity, moving back to a community-based model of care through a contemporary interpretation of the ancient Chinese tradition of ‘sitting the month’ (坐月子 – zuò yuè zi).   U-Fhern is a mother...

In today's episode, we speak with Jordan, a first-time mum of a beautiful baby girl named Remi. Jordan and her family live in rural NSW and as a result, didn't receive any in-home midwife visits after the birth of Remi. As a first-time mum, Jordan's first week consisted of the general challenges we face however, by day five she was experiencing flu-like symptoms that turned out to be m...

In today's episode we talk with Kath Baquie AKA @fitnestmama. Kath is a Women's Health Physiotherapist with online programs focused on getting women back to exercise after giving birth. Kath is also a mum, hosts a podcast about staying active throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum recovery (which has 69k+ listens!), and does online women's physiotherapy consults for women all around the world...

In today's episode we speak to Scarlett, a first time mum in Melbourne navigating single motherhood. Scarlett talks about the shock she felt when first handed her newborn baby due to never really being around one before, feeling quite lost when she went home 12 hours after delivery. She also only received one 20-minute home visit from her midwife, which seemed odd to her because she felt like a "f...

In today's episode we speak to Bec Black, perinatal psychologist and director of @themindfulbirthmovement. This chat is so raw and no holds barred as we discuss everything from Bec's own 3 postpartum experiences which have shaped her practice as a psychologist in the perinatal space to postpartum during COVID-19, parenting styles, imposter syndrome in parenting and so much more. Because Be...

In today's episode we chat with warrior mama Cailen. She lives in Brisbane with her husband Jacob and two beautiful children, Romy (2.5years) and Rocco (8.5months) Both of her birth experiences were positive and labour was a fast process for both, being discharged within 6 hours. After returning home with her second baby Rocco, Cailen noticed a mild fever and pains that she thought to be after bir...

In today’s episode we talk to Liv (IG: @rattle_style). Liv, her partner Charlie and their little boy Gus live in Melbourne and Liv owns her own fashion styling business which we talk a bit about in this episode. Liv went into pregnancy and birth pretty well informed on the whole process with her mother-in-law being a midwife, she had a positive birth experience and was home within hours of giving...

In this episode we recap the season that was and talk about our plans for next season. Liv gets vulnerable talking about her second postpartum experience, and we talk about what we have learned from all of the incredible guests we have talked to so far. We are so grateful to everyone who has listened to the podcast and connected with us via social media and we can't wait to see what Season Two bri...

*Please note: We experienced some sound difficulties on Amanda's end, so please reach out if you need anything clarified.* In todays episode we speak with naturopath Amanda Astrop about her experience as a first time mum and how being a naturopath assisted her postpartum journey, also educating us on how we can care for ourselves through nourishing foods, herbs and healthy sleep habits. Amanda...

*Content warning: As we talk about some pretty graphic intrusive thoughts, this episode could be unsettling for some. Please feel free to return to this episode when you are in a better headspace. If you or someone you know requires help, we have listed some resources at the bottom of our show notes.* In today's episode, we chat with Milly, 16 months postpartum and living on the Gold Coast with he...

CONTENT WARNING: NICU and extreme prematurity - if you do not feel you are in a headspace to listen to today's episode, please skip this one and return whenever you are ready.    In this episode, we talk to Lara & Cass, a couple from Sydney who had their little boy Sunny at just 27 weeks gestation and had a lengthy NICU stay. This episode is a little different as it focuses much more on Su...

In today's episode, we chat with Llani. Llani is from the Gold Coast, Australia, and has 3 beautiful boys with her partner. She is passionate about spreading awareness about mental health and is currently working on an online platform that provides coaching, workshops, and programs. You can stay up to date with her journey via her Instagram: @theintentionalweekend As described on her Instagram...

In this episode we talk to Jess, a first time mum of 6 week old Rio. This episode feels like a chat with a friend and took us right back to those early days. Jess and her partner Tina have navigated early postpartum like absolute champs and Jess talks about her experience so far with such positivity and a wisdom beyond her 6 weeks of motherhood. We talk about elective c-section recovery, a short s...

For today's episode, we would like to implement a "Content Warning" as we discuss some topics that may be upsetting to some of our listeners. Tess is an ED Nurse from Sydney, and today she opens up about her postpartum experience and how challenging it was for her mental health. We touch on her postnatal depression, lack of bonding, and a condition called DMER (Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex). Tes...

Today's episode is a really informative and incredible chat with Kate and we get MILKY! We chat about all things feeding related and both of use wish we has someone as helpful as her when we were first learning to feed our babies. Kate is an Endorsed Midwife and IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) who has created an online resource called The Pump Better Guide. You can acces...

Today's episode is a beautiful chat with Kate. Kate is a mother of 3 and promotes holistic birthing and postpartum care through her work as a Doula. We talk about breastfeeding, implementing boundaries,  Oral Thrush and much more! You can hear Kate's birth story and access her incredible offerings via her Instagram page @katebloomdoula We hope you enjoy today's show and please remember to contact...

This episode is a bit of a backstory into how and why the Afterbirth podcast was created. In this episode, Jazz and Liv chat about their own postpartum journeys, and what we took away from each experience.  We hope that this episode gives you a bit of insight into what this show will be about and as we continue to chat with you we will delve a bit deeper into our own stories as well. @coreandfloor...