22. Overcoming the Postpartum Struggle: Chelsea's Story of Motherhood, Health, and Identity

In today's episode, Chelsea Morris shares about her experience of becoming a mama and the subsequent need to advocate for your children. At the time of recording she was pregnant with her second (only a couple weeks out from her due date)!

00:00 Expectant mother shares honest reflections on motherhood.

06:17 Bradley method planned, but ended with c-section.

12:13 Resentful of husband due to feeding challenges.

16:48 Motherhood brings unexpected challenges and exhaustion.

21:53 Shared good overview of pregnancy and postpartum.

27:42 Parental worries heightened by personal experiences, therapy.

33:05 Balancing self-care and communication in marriage.

39:23 Reflection on career, life and parenting impact.

43:18 United States lacks multi-generational living, isolated culture.

49:13 Unfeasible to have second child given circumstances.

54:47 Struggle with weight, hormone imbalance, healthy postpartum.

58:31 Be patient with postpartum body changes.

01:04:07 Postpartum body changes take time to adjust.

01:10:50 Parenthood, motherhood: a need for podcasts.

01:14:40 Use Instagram or Facebook to find me.

I could relate to so much of Chelsea's experience. She is a calming and kind presence, chatting with her was a pure delight and I hope you enjoy the episode!

Chelsea's Resources:

Taking Cara Babies: https://www.instagram.com/takingcarababies/?hl=en

Respectful Parenting Podcast by Janet Ladsbury, Unruffled: https://www.janetlansbury.com/

Mamaste Fit Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/mamastefit/?hl=en

Therapy With Krista & Conversations on Well-Being: https://www.instagram.com/therapywithkrista/?hl=en

Millennial Pioneers Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/millennial-pioneers-podcast/id1674026282

Connect with Chelsea:

@chelseamitchellphoto: https://www.instagram.com/chelseamitchellphoto/?hl=en

@chelseamorrisdayinthelife: https://www.instagram.com/chelseamorrisdayinthelife/?hl=en