In this episode, Stuart from Melbourne shares his story of supporting his partner through an emergency Cesarean Section, a decision prompted by a difficult induction process. Stuart talks about the importance of informed choice and advocacy in a hospital setting. He opens up about the whirlwind of emotions he felt as he awaited the birth of his daughter and the time it took for that profound bolt of love to fully hit. He emphasizes the role of mental health care and mindfulness in helping him navigate some of the challenges of parenthood. We also chat about changes in intimacy and gentle parenting.
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Book: The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin
Helpful Resources Antenatal https://prepare.org.au/resources/ https://www.birthingdads.com.au https://www.cope.org.au/readytocope/ https://www.sms4dads.com.au
Perinatal Mental Health Support https://panda.org.au https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au https://www.cope.org.au https://forwhenhelpline.org.au This podcast was recorded edited and produced by Steven Kennedy, Founder of the PREPARE Foundation https://prepare.org.au.
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