Why Does No One Tell You

It is all about the baby usually! In this episode, Jess and Trafenia talk about what happens to mom right after the baby is born, the beginnings of postpartum recovery, and other things to expect in the hospital.  Key Takeaways: The fundal massage is not an actual massage. Give yourself grace. The simplest tasks will take so much effort and work. Leave all of the postpartum stuff you have stocked...

Trafenia and Jess share their birthing plans to give you an idea of what to include in yours. They both took different approaches to their plans, but both were effective. When writing your birthing plan, make sure it reflects who you are and what you want from your birthing experience. Key Takeaways: Birthing plans help to establish and communicate your boundaries They can be a way to process what...

Tune in as we listen to part 2 of Jess’ birth story. At this point the doctor told Jess at 38 weeks that the baby could come at any time…..and now it is 41 weeks. We talk about what it feels like to actually push a baby out. If the act of labor was up to a man, then there would be no people on this earth.  Key Takeaways: - Don’t be afraid to advocate for yourself.  - Once you decide this is the on...

We get to hear about Jess’s birth story - the Jess version. We determine when exactly labor starts, talk about the details of the primal side of birth story, and everything in between.  Key Takeaways: - Birthing will happen at the perfect timing. - That baby will arrive when they are ready.  - It’s okay if things are not completely ready. Resources: Natural Hospital Birth: The Best of Both Worlds...

Why does no one tell you that you have to push? In part two of Trafenia’s birth story we continue the conversation and find out that birthing a baby is as unique as each mother.   Key Takeaways: Try to relax your body as much as possible to let it do it’s thing Do whatever preparation you need to feel comfortable Knowledge is the opposite of fear Resources: Natural Hospital Birth: The Best of Both...

In her birth story, Trafenia focuses on not just preparing her body for birth but also her mindset. A firm believer in finding rest and peace, she takes a different approach to birth, allowing her spouse to make key decisions. Key Takeaways: Don’t be afraid to say, “Can we have one more hour?” when wanting to delay medical intervention Fear will prevent you from birthing a baby Preparation of your...

This is part 3 of a three-part series where we chatted with Abigail about her real story with postpartum depression. She talks about her experience, how she learned she had postpartum depression, and what she did to help herself and her family. Key Takeaways: - You experience a shift in identity in motherhood - How your thoughts perceive the world is just that: a perception - Feelings of inadequac...

This is part 2 of a three-part series where we chat with Abigail about her real story on postpartum depression. She talks about her experience, how she knew she had postpartum depression, and what she did to help herself and her family. Key Takeaways: - Your mental health effects everything in your life. - It’s important to act as soon as you begin to sense a downward change in your mental health...

This is part 1 of a three-part series where we chat with Abigail about her real story on postpartum depression. She talks about her experience, how she learned she had postpartum depression, and what she did to help herself and her family. If you feel like you may have postpartum depression, please speak with a medical professional or a counselor or therapist and get help as soon as possible. Key...

On today’s episode, we hit the ground running talking about postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. We dive into the symptoms of different disorders and even chat about our personal stories. Key Takeaways: - PMADs is postpartum mood and anxiety disorders - There are different kinds PMADs - Postpartum depression falls under this category - The questions at the 6 week check up (Edinburgh Postnatal De...

In this episode, we share a little bit about ourselves as we introduce the podcast and why we started it! Each episode will include show notes and a disclaimer here in the description. We're so excited for you to join the conversation! Connect with us! Instagram: @whydoesnoonetellyou Email: whydoesnoonetellyou@gmail.com Disclaimer: https://msha.ke/whydoesnoonetellyou#splash Music by Slip.strea...

Coming May 7th, 2023 Welcome to Why Does No One Tell You where we talk about all the things we're learning as first-time moms that no one talks about or told us about! We'll dive into everything - from products and brands we like (or don't), to postpartum recovery and depression, circumcision, and so much more. You'll hear real stories from real people and everything we've expe...