Welcome back to Growing! This week, we break down the first 24 hours, the first week, and the so famous "Six Week Check" with an honest lens - from bleeding and stitches to night sweats and low libido.
Whether you’re a first-time mum or preparing for your second or third, this episode is a warm hug and a gentle truth bomb. You are not broken, you are recovering.
We talk about:
What’s actually normal postpartum
Bleeding, bladder and body changes in the early days
Why rest isn’t optional - it’s essential
The truth about the 6-week postpartum check-up
The myth of bouncing back
This is your permission slip to honour how you feel that day, week or month - not what’s expected on an arbitrary timeline.
You might also find these episodes helpful in preparing for your birth - plus so many more in our back catalogue
Caesarean Birth Non-Negotiables
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