43 | Postpartum and motherhood after abortion – With Kelsey and Cassidy @australianabortionstories
RELEASED FEB 16, 2023
In this episode we are joined by two wonderful women, Kelsey and Cassidy – hosts of the Australian Abortion Stories podcast. With three abortion experiences between them, as well as Kelsey’s transition to motherhood years after her abortion, we will hear about many common elements of the abortion journey including:
– Common experiences in decision making
– Emotions in early pregnancy
– Logistics and process of having an abortion
– Postpartum care (physical/ mental recovery + what an abortion doula is)
– Subsequent pregnancies
– Transitioning to motherhood after abortion
A huge thank you to Kelsey and Cassidy for their time and sharing their experiences so openly.
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Connect with Kelsey and Cassidy
– On instagram : @australianabortionstories
Trigger warning
– This episode includes in-depth discussion about logistical, physical and emotional elements of abortion.
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