Tessia W.

Quiet Connection - Postpartum Mental Health

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In this week’s episode, Tessia talks about the difficulties of balancing motherhood with self-care and the need for mothers to prioritize their own well-being. She shares her journey of creating a childcare service called Les Petits Belots to provide parents with much-needed breaks. Tessia emphasizes the need for a shift in the narrative around motherhood, focusing on the mother's happiness and self-care as key factors in raising happy children.
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Takeaways

• Seeking help and building a support system is crucial for new mothers.
• Trusting your intuition and finding joy can make a significant difference in navigating motherhood.
• Having a positive mindset and resilience can help overcome challenges.
• Being grateful for one's health and the opportunity to be a mother can bring perspective and strength. Informed consent and advocating for oneself during childbirth are crucial for a positive birth experience.
• Mothers need to prioritize self-care and make time for themselves to maintain their well-being.
• Creating opportunities for parents to have breaks and time for themselves is essential for their mental health.
• The narrative around motherhood should shift to focus on the mother's happiness and self-care as key factors in raising happy children.

Special thanks to Steve Audy for the use of our theme song; an original piece titled “Quiet Connection”

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Special Thanks to Steve Audy for the use of our theme song: Quiet Connection