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EPISODE · Jul 22, 2025 · 12 MIN

77- The Postpartum Mental Load No One Warned Us About

from Made For Birth; The VBAC Podcast For Birth After Cesarean

You’re not lazy. You’re not ungrateful. You’re not doing it wrong.You’re carrying the postpartum mental load—and it’s invisible, exhausting, and absolutely real.In this episode, we’re naming the weight moms carry that no one talks about: the never-ending mental tabs, emotional labor, planning, anticipating, and managing that comes with having a baby.It’s not just about diaper changes and healing—it’s the invisible load that follows you everywhere.We’ll break down:•What the postpartum mental load actually is•Why it hits so hard and so fast•How it’s quietly messing with your mood, energy, and identity•Practical ways to share the load and reclaim your capacityThis conversation is raw, honest, and just the beginning—my postpartum book is coming soon, and this topic? It’s at the heart of it.💬 Tag me on Instagram @made4birth and tell me what part of this episode made you feel seen.✨ POSTPARTUM BOOK WAITLIST✨ COACHING PROGRAM✨ VBAC WITHOUT REGRETS COURSE WAITLISTSend me a text if you have episode request. All other questions please email me so I can reply! Support the showFind me on Facebook & Instagram @Made4Birth or visit my website at www.made4birth.com for all the information about my coaching program. 

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You’re not lazy. You’re not ungrateful. You’re not doing it wrong.You’re carrying the postpartum mental load—and it’s invisible, exhausting, and absolutely real.In this episode, we’re naming the weight moms carry that no one talks about: the...

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