Postpartum Stories With Steph

Stephanie O'Brien

Candid conversations with mums and sometimes dads, about the precious yet chaotic time of life after birth.

37 Episodes

BMI is Bullsh!t: Prepare for your plus size pregnancy
6/20/2023
4:42
I’m running an online workshop on July 5 called BMI is Bullshit: Get Prepared for your Plus Size Pregnancy. It’s at 10am on July 5 and will run for 90 minutes. You will also receive a recorded replay after the session if you can’t make it live. Book here: https://calendly.com/postpartumwithsteph/bmiisbullshit If you have any questions please email me: [email protected] or send me a DM on Insta: @postpartumwithsteph Hope to see you there!
Ep 34: Week 9 - Postpartum Diaries With Steph
10/17/2022
13:19
I had a baby nine weeks ago and decided I’d like to share a bite size update each week of what postpartum has been like for me. This is real and raw, no editing, no scripts, just me waffling on. Today I share about my Velcro baby who wants to be attached to me 24/7, how babywearing has really helped, and the frustration I feel at not being able to work, create and contribute to the postpartum world in the way I’m used to. I think it’s FOMO but I’m gently reminding myself that I have enough going on right now! I also chat about my postpartum wardrobe and a few changes I’ve made so I can feel a bit more comfortable in what I’m wearing. I hope you enjoy. Come find me on Instagram @postpartum_with_steph
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Ep 33: Weeks 6, 7, and 8 - Postpartum Diaries with Steph
10/6/2022
13:47
I had a baby 8 weeks ago and decided I’d like to share a bite size update each week of what postpartum has been like for me. This is real and raw, no editing, no scripts, just me waffling on. Today I’ve combined 3 weeks together as let’s be honest, they all blur together at some point! I’ve decided I hate the word Colic because it’s so broad and finding answers to it is so difficult! We are still experiencing a pretty disgruntled, gassy babe. I also share about hubby being back at work (waahhhhh!) and my six week check up. I hope you enjoy. Come find me on Instagram @postpartum_with_steph You can find Dr Allison Smith on Instagram @allison_the_osteopath
Ep 32: Week 5 - Postpartum Diaries with Steph
9/15/2022
13:30
I had a baby five weeks ago and decided I’d like to share a bite size update each week of what postpartum has been like for me. This is real and raw, no editing, no scripts, just me waffling on. Today I’m talking about the C word… Colic, and how difficult it is to manage because it’s difficult to pinpoint the cause. I also talk about how this week has been the most challenging so far due to sleep deprivation and breastfeeding issues. I hope you enjoy. Come find me on Instagram @postpartum_with_steph
Ep 31: Week 3&4 - Postpartum Diaries with Steph
9/7/2022
22:02
I had a baby four weeks ago and decided I’d like to share a bite size update each week of what postpartum has been like for me. This is real and raw, no editing, no scripts, just me waffling on. Today I’ve combined week 3 and 4 and I share about how my c-section recovery is going (it’s one issue after another!), how we are coping with a baby who has colic (we are tired!), and how the adjustment is going for our 4-year-old (it’s challenging!). I hope you enjoy. Come find me on Instagram @postpartum_with_steph
Ep 30: Week 2 - Postpartum Diaries With Steph
8/25/2022
14:10
I had a baby two weeks ago and decided I’d like to share a bite size update each week of what postpartum has been like for me. This is real and raw, no editing, no scripts, just me waffling on. Today I share about how breastfeeding is going, my first outing with the whole family, my c-section recovery (hint, it’s not great), how my four-year-old is adjusting and how we’re coping with a gassy baby. I hope you enjoy. Come find me on Instagram @postpartum_with_steph
Ep 29: Week 1 - Postpartum Diaries with Steph
8/18/2022
15:25
Steph is back! I don’t know why I wrote that in the third person, lol. It’s me, Steph, hi! I had a baby one week ago and decided I’d like to share a bite size update each week of what postpartum has been like for me. This is real and raw, no editing, no scripts, just me waffling on. Today I share about how I’m going mentally and physically, I talk about breastfeeding, food in postpartum, sleep and the rollercoaster of the postpartum hormone drop! I hope you enjoy. Come find me on Instagram @postpartum_with_steph
Ep 28: Fighting to breastfeed, with Steph and Clay
8/14/2021
39:25
Breastfeeding never came easy for me. I feel like I was constantly fighting an uphill battle, wading through misinformation from midwives, stress, and overwhelm. On today’s episode of the podcast I’m joined by my lovely husband Clay, as we remember back to three years ago when our breastfeeding journey began. It’s not all sunshine and roses I’m sorry to say. Some of the issues we faced includes our son losing more than 10% of his body weight, nipple damage, quick feeds that didn’t meet the expectations of the hospital, and pressure to introduce formula top ups. But we did get through it and now we are about to hit three years of breastfeeding. If you’ve enjoyed this episode and others, you can say thank you by buying me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Postpartum If you want to work with me you can download my packages at www.postpartumwithsteph.com and get in touch for an obligation-free chat. You can also connect with me on Instagram @postpartum_with_steph If you’ve enjoyed this episode or any of the others please leave a 5 star rating and written review to help other people find the podcast.
Ep 27: When your breastfeeding experience shapes your career, with Amberley Harris.
7/21/2021
47:20
How does a breastfeeding expert go breastfeeding her own children? Was it always easy? Did it come naturally? Were there any challenges? These are the questions I've always wanted to ask the amazing Amberley Harris. If you don't know who Amberley is, you are in for a treat. She's a registered and endorsed midwife in private practice who helps women through the challenges of breastfeeding (I actually met her when my little one was 6 days old). She is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to breastfeeding, you can actually go back and listen to episode 10 of the podcast where she talks more specifically about breastfeeding in general. Today though, Amberley shares her own postpartum experience with both of her kiddos. She talks about how the experiences compared to one another, the challenges she faced breastfeeding her first bub, tandem feeding, the huge adjustment of going from one to two children and how all of that combined led her to the career she has now. Get in touch with Amberley below Website: https://www.maternal-instincts.com.au/?v=6cc98ba2045f Instagram: @maternalinstinctsbyamberley If you want to work with me you can download my packages at www.postpartumwithsteph.com and get in touch for an obligation-free chat. You can also connect with me on Instagram @postpartum_with_steph If you’ve enjoyed this episode or any of the others please leave a 5 star rating and written review to help other people find the podcast.
Ep 26: The importance of pelvic floor health, with Kath Baquie
6/30/2021
33:39
Did you fall into the trap of doing too much too soon after your baby was born? It’s ok if you did, I think we all feel a sense of pressure to return to our “normal” activities in postpartum. But what we often find is that we can’t immediately do all of the things we used to with ease. My guest on today’s podcast is Kath Baquie, the founder of FitNest Mama. She chats about her first postpartum experience where a casual walk to and from a cafe with her 2-week old bub left her feeling an intense pelvic floor pressure. As a physiotherapist for women she knew something was up and quickly learned she had a pelvic organ prolapse. This diagnosis changed the way Kath went about her days in that early postpartum as she began to rest more and listen to her body. This experience also propelled Kath into the work she is doing now with women in her online community called FitNest Mama which helps to provide pregnant and new mothers with the exercises, support & resources to help get their bodies and minds strong again. She also chats about her breastfeeding experience, the work that she does, and the juggle of going from one to two kids (and then to three!) You can find Kath on her website: www.fitnestmama.com or on Instagram @fitnestmama You can also listen to her podcast here: https://www.fitnestmama.com/podcast If you want to work with me you can download my packages at www.postpartumwithsteph.com and get in touch for an obligation-free chat. If you’ve enjoyed this episode or any of the others please leave a 5 star rating and written review to help other people find the podcast. You can connect with me on Instagram @postpartum_with_steph

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Postpartum Stories With Steph

Stephanie O'Brien

37 Episodes

BMI is Bullsh!t: Prepare for your plus size pregnancy

Ep 34: Week 9 - Postpartum Diaries With Steph

Ep 33: Weeks 6, 7, and 8 - Postpartum Diaries with Steph

Ep 32: Week 5 - Postpartum Diaries with Steph

Ep 31: Week 3&4 - Postpartum Diaries with Steph

Ep 30: Week 2 - Postpartum Diaries With Steph

Ep 29: Week 1 - Postpartum Diaries with Steph

Ep 28: Fighting to breastfeed, with Steph and Clay

Ep 27: When your breastfeeding experience shapes your career, with Amberley Harris.

Ep 26: The importance of pelvic floor health, with Kath Baquie