Mini-Episode: Matresence: The Birth Of A Mother (Why Postpartum Feels So Overwhelming)

Mini-Episode: Matresence: The Birth Of A Mother (Why Postpartum Feels So Overwhelming)

Author: Kelly Hof, BSN, RN: Labor Nurse & Prenatal Coach March 19, 2026 Duration: 9:32
Send us Fan Mail Postpartum isn’t just physical recovery after birth, it’s the beginning of becoming a mother. In this episode, we talk about what postpartum really feels like and why so many women feel overwhelmed, anxious, or unlike themselves after having a baby. If you felt prepared for birth but unprepared for postpartum, you are not alone. Many new moms experience intense changes, including hormone shifts, sleep deprivation, and pressure to feel confident. This can lead to thoughts like...

There’s a unique space between the raw, personal stories of birth and the clinical advice often given, and that’s exactly where you’ll find Birth Journeys: Birth Stories and Birth Education for Moms & Pregnant Individuals. Hosted by Kelly Hof, a labor nurse and prenatal coach with a background in transformational coaching, this podcast is built on the understanding that knowledge and shared experience are the foundations of confidence. Each episode delves into real, unfiltered birth narratives that cover a vast spectrum of outcomes-from straightforward deliveries to more complex scenarios-illuminating the true realities of bringing a new life into the world. But it doesn’t stop at storytelling. Kelly uses her expertise as a BSN, RN to weave in practical education, helping to demystify the process and address the many physical and mental questions that arise. The result is a resource that fosters genuine healing and builds trust, moving beyond fear to create a sense of preparedness and transparency. Whether you’re seeking solace in another’s story or actionable insights for your own path, this podcast meets you where you are, offering a compassionate blend of evidence-based guidance and profound human connection.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

Birth Journeys: Birth Stories and Birth Education for Moms & Pregnant Individuals
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