8. Solo Episode: Post Partum Anxiety (PPA), Weight Gain, Mom Guilt, & PUPPP

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MY FIRST SOLO EPISODE! I wanted to do something a little
different and record an unscripted solo episode talking about my
personal challenges in motherhood. I'm 8 months post-partum and
having a 'pandemic baby' wasn't easy!

In this episode I talk about my struggles with:


Post Partum Anxiety (PPA)

Mom guilt at every stage

Weight gain and body image issues

PUPPP (pruritic uticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy)

Starting day-care, having to choose between being a working
mom and stay-at-home-mom



Obviously motherhood has been wonderful and amazing in all other
aspects: I truly feel like I "found myself" in motherhood, but
that is a whole other topic. Today I wanted to be open about my
challenges in hopes that it helps another mom feel like she's
"not the only one". It's hard in this era of social media where
you just see someone's highlight reel and not all the other
moments in-between. I hope this episode talks about some of that
"in-between"! 

Some resources:


Pregnancy Rash: What is PUPPP? 

What is Postpartum Anxiety?



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Artwork Credit: Gabi's Media


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