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Happy? Sad? Depressed? Confused? Tired? Disorientated? Angry? Ecstatic? Welcome to normal. The baby is here, you’re beginning your life as a parent, and things can feel a little foggy. In the final episode of Hello Bump, we will walk you through those first weeks. Midwife Cath talks us through the post-pregnancy poo, dealing with stitches, breastfeeding, nipples, sleep, and postnatal depression. Bec Judd has advice for when your milk comes in, and why well-meaning visitors aren’t always the best idea. And for any non-mums listening along, we have the best thing to take new mums in those first fragile weeks. Spoiler: it’s not flowers.
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This. For me, the first 12-weeks post-partum felt like the longest time of my life and OMG GROUNDHOG DAY. I was overwhelmed, tired as phuck, had more hormones pumping through me than a classroom full of teenagers and I had no freakin' idea what I was doing. It wasn't until my baby was about 4 months old that I realised, "Hey, I think I've got this". I also had the support of my partner and family, but I wasn't prepared for how isolating it could feel at times, especially when everyone was working and I was home alone struggling to figure it all out with my eyes hanging out of my head. I suck at newborning, but I love every other stage.
I didn't know Bec was a single mother with no support (personal or financial), thus "solely responsible" for the care of her new babies...? Tough gig.