Going into postpartum again with softer expectations, more trust, and a very different understanding of what actually matters

Becoming a first-time mum changed me in ways I never expected. Now going into baby number two, there are so many things I want to approach differently — less pressure, more support, and a much softer postpartum experience overall.

It wasn’t just postpartum — my brain never switched off, and everything felt like too much, all the time.

Postpartum felt overwhelming in ways I didn’t expect. From the constant mental load and overstimulation to navigating ADHD and sleep deprivation, this is what made early motherhood feel so much harder than it needed to be.

It wasn’t just postpartum - there where things making it feel so much harder than it needed to be.

I expected to feel like myself again after birth, but postpartum changed me in ways I didn’t expect. Sharing my experience with mental load, overstimulation, and why early motherhood felt so much heavier than it needed to be.

The Ultimate Guide to healing & nourishing yourself after birth

Bringing a new life into the world is a beautiful and transformative experience, but it’s also a time of immense change for your body. As a soon-to-be mom, you’ve likely spent a lot of time preparing for the birth itself—arranging the nursery, buying baby essentials, and maybe even packing your hospital bag. But once your baby arrives, there’s one more thing you’ll want to focus on: taking care of yourself during those first weeks postpartum….