Leesha McGuiness - Surviving the Unthinkable: Pulmonary Embolisms, Birth Trauma & Postpartum Anxiety

Leesha’s story is one of birth anxiety, medical trauma and the long road back to herself.At 35 weeks she was diagnosed with pulmonary embolisms, followed by a traumatic birth and postpartum pre‑eclampsia that sent her back to hospital just days after giving birth.What followed were two years of postpartum anxiety, fear, hypervigilance and the emotional fallout of surviving something she never saw coming.Today, Leesha is grounded, intuitive and anxiety‑free — and she’s sharing her story so other mums can recognise the signs sooner and trust themselves sooner.A powerful, honest and deeply important conversation.Trigger WarningThis episode discusses medical trauma, pulmonary embolisms, postpartum pre‑eclampsia, birth trauma and postpartum anxiety.Guest DisclaimerLeesha’s views and experiences are her own and do not represent medical advice.Find Leesh on insta @homewithleeeshSponsored by Birth & Baby. Hire your TENS for labour at birthandbaby.com.au — every hire helps support our mum‑led community work. Follow along on Instagram at @birthandbaby_au.