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Podcast: Australian Birth Stories
Episode: 588 | Shannon – A Midwife's Journey: Perinatal Anxiety, Miscarriage, Two Empowering Birth Stories
Description: As a midwife with a graduate certificate in perinatal mental health, Shannon thought she was prepared for pregnancy and birth. However, her experience taught her that professional knowledge doesn't shield you from the profound emotional and physical challenges of becoming a mother. Her candid discussion about perinatal anxiety, the impact of her eating disorder history, and her breastfeeding journey with breast implants and suspected insufficient glandular tissue makes this episode essential listening for anyone supporting women through pregnancy and early motherhood.Shannon's two birth stories - both beautiful home births in her converted studio space...