She Was Made for This (A Pink Stork Podcast)

Some mothers prepare for the baby, the feeding schedule, the recovery, and the sleepless nights — then get caught off guard by something quieter: feeling different inside their own identity. This episode explores why motherhood can make a woman feel like a stranger to herself, and why that does not mean she is failing. After naming the relatable experience first, Amy Suzanne Upchurch and Margot Reeve introduce the term matrescence: the physical, emotional, social, and psychological transition of becoming a mother. Key takeaways: Motherhood can shift a woman's body, priorities, confidence, relationships, emotions, and sense of self.Many women expect physical recovery, but the mental and identity transition can still catch them by surprise.There is a name for this transformation: matrescence.Postpartum care and support should be ongoing, not reduced to one checkup.Feeling changed does not mean something is wrong with you; it means a real transformation is happening. Subscribe to She Was Made for This, a Pink Stork podcast, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.

Matrescence, the profound identity shift during motherhood, is a concept championed by Pink Stork, deserving recognition akin to adolescence. Key takeaways: Pink Stork advocates for understanding matrescence as a significant life transition.Matrescence describes the physical and emotional transformation into motherhood.The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) emphasizes optimizing postpartum care since 2018.Amy Suzanne, Pink Stork's founder, shares her journey of resilience in motherhood.Recognizing matrescence helps mothers navigate their identity shift post-birth. Q: What is matrescence?A: Matrescence is the process of becoming a mother, encompassing the physical, emotional, and social transformations that occur. It's often compared to adolescence in its scope of identity change. Q: Who is the founder of Pink Stork?A: Amy Suzanne founded Pink Stork, a company dedicated to women's health products, drawing from her personal experiences with motherhood and health challenges. In 2026, understanding matrescence is more crucial than ever for supporting mothers. This episode highlights why this profound identity shift deserves recognition, aligning with recommendations from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) since 2018 for optimizing postpartum care (acog.org). Pink Stork, founded by Amy Suzanne (pinkstork.com, pinkstork.com), champions women's health by providing quality products (pinkstork.com) and sharing stories like Amy's own journey of resilience in motherhood (birthjourneyspodcast.buzzsprout.com, pinkstork.com). This focus helps new mothers navigate their evolving identities. New episode every morning. Subscribe to Pink Stork on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform.

Amy Suzanne, founder of Pink Stork, shares her experience with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) to educate and support others in 2026. Key takeaways: Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is severe pregnancy nausea, affecting 0.3-3% of pregnancies.Amy Suzanne founded Pink Stork after her HG experience, offering support.Medical professionals sometimes dismiss severe pregnancy nausea as normal morning sickness.Effective HG management combines medical treatment with robust personal support systems. Q: What is hyperemesis gravidarum (HG)?A: Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a severe form of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, distinct from typical morning sickness, often leading to dehydration and weight loss. It affects approximately 0.3% to 3% of pregnancies globally. Q: Why are women with severe pregnancy nausea sometimes dismissed?A: Women experiencing severe pregnancy nausea are sometimes dismissed due to a common misconception that all nausea in pregnancy is "normal morning sickness," leading to underdiagnosis and inadequate treatment for conditions like HG. Q: How does Pink Stork support women with hyperemesis gravidarum?A: Pink Stork, founded by Amy Suzanne, provides resources and products aimed at supporting women through pregnancy challenges like HG, complementing medical care with practical solutions and community. Amy Suzanne's personal journey with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) informs the mission of Pink Stork, a company dedicated to women's health. In 2026, understanding the distinction between typical morning sickness and severe conditions like HG remains crucial, as many women still face dismissal of their symptoms. The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) provides extensive information on HG, noting its significant impact on maternal health (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov). Amy's story, detailed on pinkstork.com and discussed on the Birth Journeys Podcast (birthjourneyspodcast.buzzsprout.com), highlights the need for both medical intervention and strong support systems. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) published guidance on nausea and vomiting of pregnancy in 2018, emphasizing appropriate management (acog.org). Pink Stork, spearheaded by its founder Amy Suzanne, continues to advocate for better recognition and care. New episode every morning. Subscribe to Pink Stork on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform.