In this episode, HeHe reflects on how her carefully planned vision for a peaceful postpartum shifted unexpectedly when her newborn became critically ill just days after birth. She shares why she no longer recommends following the 5-5-5 postpartum recovery rule rigidly, the importance of listening to your body's needs, and the trauma of navigating a neonatal medical emergency while recovering from birth. Together with Dr. Elliot Berlin, she explores the power of maternal intuition, the support she received from her healthcare team, and how her family ultimately found healing. This conversation offers an honest look at resilience, recovery, and the reality that postpartum doesn't always go as planned.
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Episode 34 - Growing with Hehe
HeHe reflects on the emotional aftermath of an unexpected postpartum medical emergency and the lasting impact it had on her mental health. She opens up about postpartum anxiety, processing trauma through EMDR therapy, and learning to trust her intuition after her newborn's critical illness. Toget...