58| Helen Newson and Mal on Real Talk of Pregnancy, Post Partum, and Women in Sport
Chafing the Dream NZShow Notes
Haere mai welcome to a special episode with Mal, no Dwayne because he doesn't have a vagina.
Mal sits down with her running kiwi mama friend, Helen. Helen Newson is a 24-hour National NZ Champs, founder of His & Hers Events which runs Kings Backyard Ultra and Northland 100, Chris and Helen have recently opened their very own specialty running and outdoor store called The Hut HQ in Whangarei.
Mal and Helen discuss some real talk conversation around pregnancy and running, my experience of 1st versus 2nd pregnancy running journey, postpartum running and journey, the shock of newborn life, recovering, breastfeeding, shatting blood, the 6-week post partum return is complete bullsheeeeeet and what it really can look like.
I can't help myself but bring up my usual ranty topics about bone health pre and post pregnancy, breastfeeding amennorhea, and RED-S.
WARNING: This episode could be triggering to some because we do dive into either pre or postnatal depression.
We have a giveaway of hot pink buff socks. If you made it this far and you are a female and want some hot pink socks be the first to leave a comment titling "I LOVE BUFF SOCKS!"
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