Unpacking pregnancy, birth and beyond: Part Two

Soul Talk is back with Season Two after a lengthy hiatus seeing Hollie transition from Maiden to Mother.In this two-part series, Hollie sits opposite her friend and doula Zoe Bosco and unpacks everything from pre-conception to pregnancy, birth and beyond - the very first time they have sat and spoken to the entirety of the experience, since Hollie birthed her little girl in December 2021.In Part One of this discussion, Hollie and Zoe speak directly to work completed together in the pre-conception phase, and during Hollie's pregnancy, as well as what that experience was like for Hollie as a first time mother.In Part Two of this discussion, Hollie speaks candidly, in detail, of the birth of her little girl, including the triumphs, challenges and everything in between. She also touches briefly on early postpartum experiences.TRIGGER WARNING:Please use your discretion when listening to both episodes - particularly if you are sensitive to stories about conception, miscarriage, pregnancy, and birth and breastfeeding trauma.These episodes make direct reference to mental illness including depression, anxiety and PTSD, medical trauma, birth trauma, breastfeeding trauma and challenges faced in new motherhood. Listener discretion is advised. If you need to talk to someone, please contact Lifeline directly on 13 11 14.Hollie speaks directly to her personal experiences only. Please make decisions based on your own autonomy. Thank you for listening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.