Episode 2 | Lauren

In this episode, Lauren shares her experience of becoming a mum to Hayden, and the many layers of postpartum that followed.

We talk about the lead-up to birth, a fast labour, and the significant postpartum haemorrhage she experienced after Hayden was born. Lauren also reflects on the early days of recovery, the challenges of feeding, and what it was like adjusting to life at home with a newborn.

This conversation also gently explores postpartum anxiety, the pressure of trying to do everything “right,” and how hard it can be when your experience doesn’t look the way you expected. Lauren speaks so honestly about the mental load of early motherhood, the impact of feeding struggles, and the slow process of beginning to feel like herself again.

It’s a thoughtful and heartfelt conversation about how hard postpartum can be, how much love it holds, and how much support can matter along the way.