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Welcome to part two of Ashley's Story, where Lana's hospital readmission opens a new journey where we discuss her further diagnoses, undergoing newborn surgery, all whilst navigating parenting twin siblings, marriage, creating online community and so much more.   If You Would Like to Share Your Story: https://www.mothergroup.com.au/share-your-story   I hope you all enjoy X

Part Two of Ashley’s Story dropping Monday October 5th.   Content note: There is discussion of pregnancy loss in this episode, support below.   If You Would Like to Share Your Story: https://www.mothergroup.com.au/share-your-story   Welcome to Ashley’s story of discovering her twin girl Lana has become critically unwell overnight with an hospital acquired infection, her readmission to NICU, navigating the separation of her twins and so much more, I hope you all enjoy X   Support:  Rednose: 1300 308 307

*Content Note* there is discussion of suicidal ideation, family violence and pregnancy loss in this episode. Support below.   I would love to have you on the podcast! You can be kept anonymous: https://www.mothergroup.com.au/share-your-story   Welcome to Madeline’s story of pregnancy after loss, navigating family dynamics, mothering with neurodivergence, and so much more, I hope you all enjoy X   Support:  Gidget 1300 443 438 Rednose: 1300 308 307 Lifeline: 13 11 14 Full Stop: 1800 385 578

*Content Note* there is discussion of suicidal ideation in this episode. Support below.   If You Would Like to Share Your Story: https://www.mothergroup.com.au/share-your-story   Welcome to Emma’s story of finding out she is pregnant in the same week her stage 3a Hormone Positive Breast Cancer has returned. It is an episode filled with so much light, lessons and silver linings and I hope you all enjoy X   Support:  Gidget 1300 443 438 Lifeline: 13 11 14

Listen to Shannon’s story of her first baby, intrusive thoughts and more here:  https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/shannon-intrusive-thoughts-newborn-bonding-premature/id1616381789?i=1000718407409   In this episode we hear Shannon’s second pregnancy where a diagnosis of IUGR shapes her journey, if you would like to Share Your Story: https://www.mothergroup.com.au/share-your-story   I hope you all enjoy X

Content Note: the topics of Suicidal Ideation and Pregnancy Termination are discussed in this episode, see supports below.   Share Your Story: https://www.mothergroup.com.au/share-your-story   Welcome to Part Two of Ellie’s Story, where we discuss the flow on mental and emotional health impact from motherhood with a medically complex child, navigating relationships, self-care, parenting, and finding so much beauty and joy throughout it all . I hope you all enjoy X   Supports:  Gidget 1300 443 438 Rednose: 1300 308 307

Welcome to Part One of Ellie’s Story, where after a much wanted and straightforward pregnancy, her beautiful baby is diagnosed in early postpartum with Congenital Heart Disease and Hirschsprung Disease, and everything that followed.   Share Your Story On The Podcast: https://www.mothergroup.com.au/share-your-story   Enjoy x

So - is Freebirth Safe? Is everyone who freebirths influenced by the dogmatic teachings of the Freebirth Society??? Or is it empowering, the only way to truly 'own' your birth? Or somewhere in the middle of all of this, just something some women choose because they feel it is right for them.   There has been a lot of media attention recently around Freebirth - notably the recent Guardian Investigation into the Freebirth Society, and media surrounding the Stacey Wernecke case here in Australia.   Here to unpack is Keshia - sharing her story of four fabulous freebirths, and her podcast series discussing all of the sides of freebirth.   Content note: discussion of stillbirth  and birth trauma.   Freebirth Series: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/if-youre-looking-for-permission-you-shouldnt-do-this/id1829401357?i=1000778600233   If you would like to come on the podcast: https://www.mothergroup.com.au/share-your-story   Guardian Investigation Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3PTxBUtZIdZXyUnljaXAbo?si=NUAURU2xQSq0Y8o4B55APA&utm_source=native-share-menu&nd=1&dlsi=e240392905984f9e   Link to Keshia’s first Mothergroup episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/keshia-tognazzini-triggers-tantra-tradwives-talking/id1616381789?i=1000696340368   Superfeast discount code as discussed in episode: Enjoy 10% off your order with the code RETURNTOWISDOM https://www.superfeast.com.au Further Support: Rednose: 1300 308 307   Enjoy! X

Content warning there is discussion of infant loss in this episode, links below.   Welcome to Alyce’s story of twins diagnosed with twin to twin transfusion syndrome in utero.    Share your story: https://www.mothergroup.com.au/share-your-story   Support: Rednose: 1300 308 307   Connect to Miracle Babies community: https://www.miraclebabies.org.au/   Enjoy X

Welcome to Anna’s story of Motherhood that includes unexplained infertility, an uncomplicated twin pregnancy, emergency caesarean, both of her twin girls being born unresponsive, the journey back to full health for her twin girls, self-care and trust and everything in between!    If you would like to come on the podcast I would love to have you: https://www.mothergroup.com.au/share-your-story   Enjoy X

How do you continue on and mother after loss? Is there a connection between grief and spirituality? Do you care what people think of you anymore after your world crumbles beneath your feet??   We discuss this and more in today’s episode with writer Bella Brennan.   Topics covered include: practicalities of parenting whilst moving through grief, impact on relationships, the strength and fearlessness that evolves after deep loss, letting go of ‘Tall Poppy Syndrome’, coming out of the dark and what healing continues to look like.   Content Note - there is discussion of addiction and depression in this episode.   If you would like to come on the podcast: https://www.mothergroup.com.au/share-your-story   The Fifth Trimester: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-fifth-trimester/id1863599847   Lu’s Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lu-reeves-multiple-sclerosis-pregnancy-after-diagnosis/id1616381789?i=1000752937974   Enjoy X

Content warning, as the title suggests we discuss suicidal ideation as well as the topic of late-term stillbirth in this episode.   In a world where privacy is increasingly sacred, this is a format to share your story in a way that feels good for you if you want to remain unidentified.   Work with me: https://www.mothergroup.com.au/share-your-story   Share your story: https://www.mothergroup.com.au/share-your-story   Thank you to every single mother who has been so unbelievably brave and generous in sharing their story, I’m beyond grateful!!!   Enjoy this repost during the Victorian school holiday break.   Originally published June 2025.   Support:  Gidget 1300 443 438 Rednose: 1300 308 307

Welcome to Mel’s story of experiencing Postnatal Depression with both of her girls. It is such a beautiful episode and I hope you all enjoy X   If you would like to come on the podcast, I would love to have you!  https://www.mothergroup.com.au/share-your-story   Support Services: PANDA 1300 726 306 Gidget 1300 443 438

Welcome to Julia’s story of current challenge in motherhood, in the thick of two under two with limited family support and fiance Josh working long hours as a dairy farmer.    We discuss her journey into having two babies close together, feelings of isolation and overwhelm, daily routine, mothering her boys without her own mum, the impact of motherhood on friendship and so much more. I hope you all enjoy X   If you would like to come on the podcast: https://www.mothergroup.com.au/share-your-story   Support Services: PANDA: 1300 726 306 Gidget: 1300 443 438

If You Would Like To Come On The Podcast:  https://www.mothergroup.com.au/share-your-story   Welcome to Part Two of Zoe’s Story, in this episode we discuss her breast cancer diagnosis postpartum, treatment pathway to remission, taking Sophia home with her long term airway support and tracheostomy care, the creation of community with Medical Mums Australia and so much more. I hope you all enjoy X   You can find more of Zoe’s incredible work and join her community of Medical Mums here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/medicalmumsaustralia/