Episode 10 | Deborah
In this episode, Deborah shares her postpartum journey after welcoming her daughter, Cleo.
Deborah reflects on the days leading up to birth, including concerns about reduced fetal movements and ultimately choosing to be induced at 40 weeks and 3 days. She shares the experience of meeting Cleo for the first time and describes feeling empowered and capable after birth.
The conversation explores the early postpartum weeks, including breastfeeding challenges and the incredible support she received from her sister.
Deborah also speaks openly about how postpartum became more difficult as time went on, rather than easier as she had expected. She reflects on severe sleep deprivation, strain within her relationship, and becoming increasingly anxious and hyper-fixated on Cleo’s sleep.
This episode is an honest reflection on the realities of postpartum mental load, the desire for control during an unpredictable season, and the emotional impact that chronic exhaustion can have on mothers.
Deborah has created a beautiful journalling app for mothers to use during the postpartum season, which is launching soon.
To find out more, visit:
@dearmeapp.official