#63 - Emma's birth story

Lovelly Travels

The journey to motherhood and the mental health challenges of parenthood

If you’re struggling and not sure where to turn, please contact LIFELINE by calling 13 11 14.

For support as an expectant or new parent, visit the amazing Gidget Foundation: https://gidgetfoundation.org.au/

Thank you to my amazing obstetrician, Dr Adriana Olog and her team at Grace Private: https://graceprivate.com.au/

Thank you to Gold Coast Private Hospital: https://goldcoastprivatehospital.com.au/

Emma's favourite book on pregnancy and Motherhood, What Noone Tells You Guide to Your Emotions from Pregnancy to Motherhood By: Alexandra Sacks, Catherine Birndorf https://www.booktopia.com.au/what-no-one-tells-you-alexandra-sacks/book/9781409191186.html?utm_source=Criteo&utm_medium=Retargeting&utm_campaign=Criteo&bk_source=Criteo&criteo_campaign=LF

Amazing book, The Motherhood byJamila Rizvi https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-motherhood-jamila-rizvi/book/9780143783572.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwt8uGBhBAEiwAayu_9e3r4qvQlp-cE9dyvnvmagDRrt948znXbtq9303mXKE-R_jVxmWbZxoCxBgQAvD_BwE

For support with your mental health, look for resources and services at Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

I'm a Corporate Volunteer Speaker at Black Dog Institute: https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/

Matresence beautifully explained by Belinda Haan: https://belindahaan.medium.com/matrescence-from-woman-to-mother-92e4f89e3c36

Hypnobirthing courses and support: https://www.themindfulbirthgroup.com/

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