9 + 9 The Honest Pregnancy and Birthing Podcast
9 + 9 The Honest Pregnancy and Birthing Podcast
Podcast Description
We were all born, yet what does giving birth, bringing life into this world really feel like?!
Listen to unfiltered stories about pregnancy, the actual birth and postnatal months.
As honest as can be about THE most fundamentally human experience, this podcast demystifies pregnancy, birthing, motherhood in raw, vulnerable, frank conversation. It answers questions that may feel too weird, or too intrusive or too scary to ask in real life. Somewhere between funny and painful,
9+9 aims to put things into perspective. To give company. And to give hope.
Produced by Harkat. Music by Akoth Jumadi.
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Content Themes
Explores various themes of motherhood through personal narratives, including episodes on home births, postnatal experiences, and coping with loss. Specific focuses also include cultural differences in parenting, the importance of maternal mental health, and practical tips for new mothers.
We were all born, yet what does giving birth, bringing life into this world really feel like?!
Listen to unfiltered stories about pregnancy, the actual birth and postnatal months.
As honest as can be about THE most fundamentally human experience, this podcast demystifies pregnancy, birthing, motherhood in raw, vulnerable, frank conversation. It answers questions that may feel too weird, or too intrusive or too scary to ask in real life. Somewhere between funny and painful,
9+9 aims to put things into perspective. To give company. And to give hope.
Produced by Harkat. Music by Akoth Jumadi.
Anuva went into this thinking “Mind over Matter” and she did it.
This episode is for all those moms-to-be who are confused, lost, bewildered and maybe even intimidated by the current state of their pregnancy.
Coming from a more conservative family, Anuva stood her ground (on most things) and chose where to put her energy. In pregnancy, energy is scarce, so what we can learn from this episode is to spend it on the things that are important to you and that you can change, don’t waste your energy worrying. I know, that’s easier said than done. But Anuva did it and that is encouraging!
Pregnancy is a rollercoaster, every time you think you mastered a challenge, a new one shows up around the corner. What I learnt in this episode is, accept what you can’t change. But don’t accept defeat right in the beginning. Research, see what’s possible. Try the unexpected even if it’s weird (safety first though!!). Talk to other women, find your village. And go in there like the boss that you are.
If you don’t feel like a boss yet, then use this time to get to know yourself and your needs – yes even if you feel angry, tired, sad and stressed. You don’t need to meditate to know yourself, because once that baby is out, you will need to remember who you are when you are tired, angry or stressed (or all of them haha. No, children are fun!).
In fact, they are so much fun that Anuva is already just weeks away from delivering her second baby! 🥳
Anuva would like to recommend the 2 women especially who have helped her turn her journey around:
🧘🏻♀️Melissa Genovesi (Hypnobirthing Coach): https://www.instagram.com/melissa_shantibirth
🙆♀️Sonali Santhanam (Pre-natal yoga and Pelvic Floor Expert, PhD)
https://www.instagram.com/birthbasix/
🤰A general note: This podcast is based on personal experiences by mothers. 🫶
The makers of this podcast are not doctors. Information shared, even if medically founded, is purely personal. For medical questions, we urge you to speak to your physician and/or relevant medical professional.
🎙️ 🎧 This episode was produced by Harkat Studios .
🎶 Intro music by Akoth Jumadi (https://open.spotify.com/artist/1yzpHN73mIqHg8uP8KnyYo?si=ZzNUZAtTRFOffvz8BDDTYw)
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