Realities of Pre and Postpartum Motherhood: AKA the Stuff That Nobody Talks About! | Ep. 22 - a podcast by Motherhood from A to Z with Emma & Mackenzie

Mackenzie and Emma have a real talk conversation about all the things nobody talks about when it comes to pregnancy and postpartum life. Be warned, this is a bit TMI but that's reality! Motherhood is not always glamourous and as always, Mackenzie and Emma are here to tell it like it is. With lots of laughs, honest conversation, and sharing all the things they wish they had been told as they transitioned into becoming a moms.

Topics Include:

*Pregnancy:
- Weight gain
- Not looking cute and pregnant
- Comments from absolutely everyone and all the time
- Discharge and leaking nipples
- Sex being pretty much nonexistent
- Terrible sleep

*Postpartum:
- Cramps while initially nursing
- The intensity of the whole birth experience and the need to be able to talk about it
- Overly packing for the hospital stay
- All of the bleeding
- A squirt bottle and other vaginal necessities
- Still looking and feeling very pregnant
- Boob/nipple pain/leaking
- Emotional overdrive
- Expectations of working out at 6w vs reality

*Our Advice/suggestions:
- Discuss with your partner/support system in advance to set up what you will need post-birth (meals from friends, have an idea of what visitors can do to help you, etc.)
- Take all of the free stuff from the hospital!
- Have realistic/loving/generous expectations about how your body will look and feel during pregnancy and postpartum
- Expect the emotional swings and the uncertainty and the insecurity so that when it comes, you are not blindsided
- Be sure to speak your mind and emotions freely along the way. Assert what you need and would like and do this especially with your partner
- Be sure to surround yourself with those who are supportive, and real. Following “perfect” people on Instagram will do nothing to prepare you for the realities of being a new mother

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