Postpartum Recovery
Welcome
Postpartum is a unique period in a woman’s life. She experiences many changes, internally and externally – and they are profound. While navigating the depletion of pregnancy and birth we are still facing 24 hour days, hormonal swings, emotional shifts, changing identity, relationship challenges and days that are never the same. It’s easy (and common!) to feel overwhelmed and uncertain.
This resource is aimed at sharing some information and practical tips so that you can approach this time feeling empowered and prepared for what’s ahead. I want to reduce the overwhelm so that you can bond with your baby and step into motherhood with confidence.
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Tend Psychology
The Motherhood journey is full of changes, emotions, joys, and challenges. As a Perinatal Psychologist, Lauren provides individual therapy to help you navigate the twists and turns and feel more confident along the way. She has compassion for the challenges you are encountering, along with a deep appreciation for the messiness of everyday parenting.
Learn about the support you didn't know you needed.
We have cherry picked the most useful resources for your fourth trimester so that you don't have to waste precious hours searching.
Article - Dominique Webber (The Pillars Naturopathy)
The Perfect Postpartum Recipe – Nourishing Rice Congee
Article - Louise Barton & Elisha Wildblood (Not Another Onesie)
Why Motherhood Feels So Hard
Dear Mama, We see you. We see the way you pour yourself into motherhood, the way you carry the weight of the world while still showing up with love and strength, even when you feel like a shadow of yourself. As a society, we sit here adding to the pressure, adding to the load and, let's be brutally honest - failing you miserably every step of the way. We owe you an apology.
Article - Ali Mills (Grief Guide)
Navigating the Hidden Grief of Motherhood
To gently unpack this invisible grief in motherhood, we spoke with Ali from Grief Guide, a registered counsellor and grief specialist based in Brisbane who supports mothers and families in person and via telehealth. In this conversation, Ali explores the hidden losses woven through matrescence, how grief shows up in our bodies, and what compassionate support can look like for mothers navigating this profound life transition.
eBook - Jaclyn Carlson (Jaclyn Carlson)
Emotional Toolkit – For Back to Daycare & School
Sending your little one off to daycare, kindergarten or back to school brings up all the feels—relief, pride, grief, sadness, and maybe even a little anxiety. This transition can be even trickier when there is a new baby in the family. You’re not alone in this.