Sep 28, 2020
On this week’s episode of the SP Mamas Podcast, I had the pleasure to speak with Nelly Perin. She shares about the birth of her oldest daughter and her intense struggles with breastfeeding, postpartum anxiety, and dealing with the guilt of not being able to connect with her first born child. Nelly is such a bright light in the Street Parking Community. Her authenticity and vulnerability is inspiring and her energy is contagious. I’m so honored to be able to share some of her story with you.
IG Handle: @nellyp_sp
Content Warning: Our desire with this podcast is to share the many different pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experiences of the people in our community. Therefore the nature of the podcast, although very personal, has what could be sensitive and/or triggering content including, but not limited to, experiences with medical emergencies, loss, miscarriage, PPD and anxiety.
Topics:
00:29 - Welcome and introduction
02:35 - Starting a small business with her husband
04:55 - Getting pregnant with a “lovely surprise”
05:48 - Guilt of not being able to connect with her first born
07:28 - Feeling like a disappointment to her parents
09:57 - The start of labor
17:54 - Feeling motivated by seeing the baby’s head while pushing
20:00 - Getting home and feeling like everything is not ok
20:10 - The struggle with breastfeeding and feeling resentment towards her baby
30:53 - Default parenting role
35:07 - How she makes taking care of herself non-negotiable
35:49 - Finding a tribe in SP