Realistic Postpartum Prep

How are you supposed to heal, function, and care for a newborn at the same time? This week, Aleea and Hav get honest about the part no one really prepares you for: postpartum.From the physical recovery and mental load to the guilt, anxiety, and pressure that hit in those early weeks, they share what caught them off guard—and what actually helped.They also talk through the practical things they wish they had done ahead of time, the support systems that made the biggest difference, and how to make postpartum feel just a little less overwhelming.Listen in for practical ways to prepare for postpartum recovery.RESOURCES:Karrie Locher on IGOur affiliate link for her cool mom merch (she has a drop coming soon!)Last episode linkUnsolicited advice episode linkSetting boundaries episode linkWant all to watch all the pregnancy episodes? Watch season 2 here on YouTube! CONNECT WITH USFollow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @goldengoosecreativeNeed podcast support? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our services!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to be a guest or have a topic in mind? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send us a message!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHAPTERS00:00 Preparing for postpartum, what no one warns you about02:38 The real postpartum recovery nobody talks about06:07 Physical healing and emotional recovery after birth10:44 Postpartum supplies that actually make a difference14:12 How new parents cope in the early weeks16:16 The mental side of postpartum no one prepares for22:28 Postpartum guilt anxiety and the pressure of motherhood28:01 Why support systems matter so much after baby35:16 How to realistically prepare for postpartum life