Episode 175: You Don’t Have to Give Birth to Be Postpartum with Rebecca Cariati
Episode 175: You Don’t Have to Give Birth to Be Postpartum with Rebecca Cariati
In today’s episode, Jessie chats with Rebecca Cariati about her experience through birth, high-functioning depression, and her gender-affirming work.
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Show Notes:
1:00 – WAITLIST: Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy (plus savings)!
2:58 – Introduction to today’s conversation and our special guest!
6:10 – Rebecca tells us her journey with her partner through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum
15:00 – What did the money situation look like to become pregnant?
19:35 – What was Rebecca’s pregnancy like?
28:53 – What was Rebecca’s mindset going into birth? And what happened? (including thoughts on epidurals)
41:33 – What constitutes a “good” birth
43:00 – How did birthing the baby go for Rebecca?
48:23 – What were the first few months postpartum like?
51:10 – So what was the experience like for Rebecca with the postpartum and high-functioning depression?
53:34 – What was happening to Rebecca’s spouse at this time, and how were they coping?
59:17 – What is gender-affirming care?
1:02:00 – Tips on how to become a practitioner who does more gender-affirming care
