The Matrescence Podcast
Kelly & Bree
This is a place for you to find the information and support you need to make the transition to motherhood an empowering one.Together your hosts Kelly Wilkes and Bree Holling will combine evidence-based information with personal insight to help you heal from past experiences, make informed and empowered decisions, grow as individuals and mothers and find solidarity in this journey that is matrescence. Whether you are a mother, a birth worker or just a woman driven to be the best version of herself, as long as you like belly laughs, heart warming stories and over sharing, this is a place for you.
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May 3, 2021 • 30min
#4 Why Bree Chose a Private Midwife
In this episode Bree talks about her decision to hire a private midwife. We discuss what a private midwife does, how this experience differs to other models of care and whether it is worth the cost. Bree shares how she found and chose her private midwife and Kel shares some exciting news. Key themes: Private midwife, midwifery-led care, MGP, Doula, Homebirth
May 2, 2021 • 58min
#3 Breastfeeding: Anecdotes and True Stories
Join Kelly and Bree as they remember and share their breastfeeding journeys as Bree contemplates doing it all again with her second child on the way. Among the funny stories and personal accounts are nuggets of knowledge to help prospective and new mothers with what no-one really tell you about breastfeeding, especially when you just don’t know what you don’t know.They touch on the challenges of learning a new skill, the changes your body goes through and even donating milk to others.&n...
May 1, 2021 • 43min
#2 Birth Choices: Why the choices we make matter
As Bree announces she is pregnant with her second child we talk about processing her first birth and the options she are looking at for this birth. We touch on midwife led care, versus OBGYN and how to choose a care provider to meet your needs. There are key decisions to be made early in this pregnancy to ensure she gets the birth she wants.Key themes: midwife versus obstetrician, hospital versus home birth, brain technique, intimate birthing, antenatal testing, tests during pregnancy, gestat...
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Apr 30, 2021 • 34min
#1 What is Matrescence and what is the Matrescence Podcast?
Discover the fascinating journey of matrescence, the profound transformation women experience as they become mothers. The discussion delves into the emotional complexities and societal expectations that accompany this life stage. Personal stories highlight the challenges of guilt and identity crisis, making it clear that motherhood is not just a role but a path of self-discovery. The hosts advocate for open dialogue and community support, encouraging mothers to embrace their unique experiences without shame.
