Show Notes
Laura Godfrey-Isaacs joins Simona to make invisible care visible, explore honest feelings about motherhood and ask what useful support looks like.
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Chapters 00:00 Motherhood, judgement and invisible care 01:47 Meet Laura Godfrey-Isaacs 04:42 From artist to midwife 07:14 Who gets to depict women's bodies? 08:43 Pregnancy and Birth: A Graphic Guide 11:57 Birth, information and informed consent 16:25 Why Laura created Maternal Journal 19:01 Isolation and finding connection 21:47 Not enjoying motherhood: saying it honestly 24:20 My Amazing Hands: making care visible 28:40 Where are your own needs on the list? 30:43 Finding a group that works for you 35:07 What maternity services need to change 42:56 Better questions at postnatal appointments 45:29 Partners, visitors and boundaries 47:31 Letting go of judgement 48:28 Returning to work: what employers can do 50:17 Laura's book recommendations 51:15 One small step to reconnect with yourself
Laura’s requested resources: Laura’s official website: https://www.lauragodfreyisaacs.com/ Maternal Journal: https://www.maternaljournal.org/ Instagram @godfrey_isaacs: https://www.instagram.com/godfrey_isaacs/ Pregnancy and Birth: A Graphic Guide: https://www.iconbooks.com/ib-title/pregnancy-and-birth-a-graphic-guide/ Maternal Journal book: https://www.maternaljournal.org/book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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