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After seven months away, Sara returns to Mindfully Moody to share the raw and real story of her pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience. This heartfelt conversation explores the emotional rollercoaster of pregnancy, the challenges of navigating expectations versus reality, and the power of following your intuition as a new mom.

In this episode, Hannah and Sara dive into:
🌙 The ups and downs of pregnancy—first trimester struggles, second trimester breakthroughs, and the final months of preparation
🌸 Why Sara chose a home birth, how plans shifted with a breech baby, and her emotional journey to surrendering to a C-section
🍼 The first moments of meeting her baby and the overwhelming wave of emotions that followed
✨ How she continues to challenge traditional parenting norms and lean into intuition as her guide
💜 What it really looks like to fill your own cup as a new mother and rediscover yourself in the process

Whether you’re pregnant, planning for motherhood, or simply curious about the transformative journey into parenthood, this episode is filled with honesty, vulnerability, and wisdom.

👉 If you’ve ever wondered about the realities of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum healing, or how to honor your intuition when society tells you otherwise, this conversation will resonate deeply.

Chapters

00:00 – Challenging traditional norms
01:00 – Sara’s return to the podcast
02:00 – Life after pregnancy: multifaceted motherhood
04:00 – Expectations vs. reality of pregnancy
07:00 – Hosting a retreat while pregnant
09:00 – Preparing for home birth and plans changing
12:00 – Facing a C-section with surrender
15:00 – Meeting baby Neema for the first time
21:00 – Parenting through intuition vs. societal norms
27:00 – Redefining motherhood and identity
32:00 – Prioritizing self-care as a new mom
36:00 – Reflections on gratitude, love, and growth
39:00 – Exciting updates for the Mindfully Moody podcast


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