50) The 3-Month Postpartum Shift: Reality vs. Expectations with Doula Harriet
Dam Parenting29 Maj 2024

50) The 3-Month Postpartum Shift: Reality vs. Expectations with Doula Harriet

What happens when the "new baby" excitement fades and the long-term reality of motherhood sets in? In this follow-up episode of Dam Parenting, we reconnect with Amsterdam-based postpartum doula Harriet at her own three-month milestone. When we last spoke, Harriet was preparing for her first child; now, she’s in the thick of it.

We take a warm, honest, and direct look at the "slump" that often occurs at 90 days—when hormones shift, support systems pull back, and the mental load feels heaviest. Harriet pulls back the curtain on her personal journey, moving from doula expertise to the raw reality of a first-time mom. We discuss navigating the emotional highs and lows, the physical recovery hurdles, and why it’s vital to acknowledge the "tough stuff" alongside the beautiful moments. If you’re feeling a bit lost in the post-newborn haze, this conversation offers the professional insight and sisterly solidarity you need.


You can follow Harriet on her instagram here

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