The Real Postpartum Experience

Latest Episodes:

Sudden Induction - IUGR Baby Apr 28, 2026

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Jasmine, first time mom goes to a growth ultrasound appointment only to discover she needs to be induced ASAP. Listen to her labor journey and how she recovered postpartum.

Chelsea M: Two Close Together Aug 05, 2024

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Chelsea, mom of two, talks about what it was like to have two kids close in age Realizing in hindsight that there were some struggles with postpartum depression that she didn't notice at first. She discusses the importance of having a community to support you in motherhood.

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Sarah: Twin Life Nov 22, 2023

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I sat down with my friend Sarah an incredible mama to 3 awesome girls. We talked about her experience as a first time mom and then as a mom to twins. Navigating a high risk pregnancy and the postpartum experience being so different.

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Rosey: Grief and Joy Nov 08, 2023

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In this episode I share my postpartum experience. I welcomed Chelsea back to interview me! I share differences between first and second kid as well as how grief is tangled into my experience. I could've said so much more! Please excuse the long pauses and us getting side tracked! This is all raw unedited material. Enjoy

Marina: Postpartum and Sleep Deprivation Jul 05, 2023

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First time mom Marina and I pop open a bottle of wine and about her postpartum experience and what it was like to experience such sleep deprivation. We talk about her labor and delivery including delivering with a non working epidural on her back which was exactly what she didn't want! My friends, even with an epidural you can change positions! Please advocate for yourself and make sure your nurse knows what you need.Thanks so much for being patient!! Follow me on instagram@the_real_postpartumexperience

Deanya: Postpartum With Her One and Only May 27, 2023

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Deanya a first time mama talks about her journey so far. She balances the challenges of life while learning to be a mom to a beautiful little girl. We talk about how their little faces make us want to give them the world! This episode does not include a reflection at the end and I'm sorry!Also please excuse the loud sound around 41 minutes :)

Thanks for listening and join us next week for Marina's real postpartum expereience!

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Chelsea: Postpartum Titty Trouble May 06, 2023

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In this episode I talk to first time mom Chelsea who is a labor and delivery nurse. We discuss the challenges that she has faced breastfeeding. We also talk about tongue tie and tongue tie release. We in Portland are lucky to have a great local ENT physician who specializes in tongue tie releases. If you would like more information please visit DrGhaheri.com Find him on Instagram @drghaheri

Kristina: A Healing Postpartum Journey Apr 21, 2023

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Kristina, a fellow labor and deliver nurse and mom of four girls, talks about her four different postpartum experiences. Including loss of her third daughter when she was 17 weeks pregnant.

Kourtney: Postpartum Expectations Apr 15, 2023

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First time mom, Kourtney, talks about the ups and downs of postpartum.*disclaimer: first upload! Still working on the audio settings*

An Introduction Apr 14, 2023

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An introduction into why I decided to start this awesome podcast.