Postpartum like a boss is a podcast by Accredited Social Worker and mother of two Gemma Smith, in unfiltered conversation with parents about the inevitable highs, lows and genuine WTF moments of the transition to parenthood.

I’m your host, Gemma Smith and some of the hats I wear (but actually don’t because..mum bun…) include:

• Principal of Together Pregnancy and Postpartum Pty Ltd
• Accredited Social Worker
• Mother of two under six
• Former HR professional

Qualifications I have, (which, ironically, I mainly did for the hats) include:

• Master of Social Work (MSW)
• Bachelor of Creative Arts
• Diploma of Business Management
• Diploma of Yoga Teaching
• Newborn Mothers postpartum professional course

My long story short is: I lived a fast life, constantly pushing myself well beyond my limits while striving for success (and adrenal fatigue apparently!). Then, I had my first baby and the rest is complicated, messy, profound and joyful history, which has led me to this work, and to create this podcast.

I am lucky enough to record this podcast where I call home, on Quandamooka country (bayside Brisbane), and acknowledge the longstanding traditions of storytelling and rich oral history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

Accessibility: As this is a self-funded podcast transcripts of any episode are not listed on the website but are available upon request to gemma@togetherpnp.com.au.

Postpartum like a boss was created because a vital element of achieving a positive postpartum is connection to others – and what better way to connect than through sharing our stories?

Postpartum like a boss is for you if you: 

• are thinking about, or actively trying for a baby 
• are pregnant and or/ a partner support person
• have recently given birth or become a parent
• are returning to work or have young children 
• are a birth-worker, friend or family member supporting others from pregnancy to postpartum 
• are someone who doesn’t mind a good laugh and a good cry at the same time…

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Trigger warnings
Postpartum like a boss episodes cover topics associated with pregnancy, birth and postpartum. It is therefore likely that episodes will cover topics that may trigger some listeners such as, but not limited to; fertility issues, IVF, pregnancy loss, late term or infant loss, traumatic birth experiences, gender disappointment, relationship breakdowns and postpartum depression/ anxiety/ psychosis. Every effort will be made to have appropriate trigger warnings in the show notes of each episode.

Disclaimer
Our aim is to deliver an engaging and entertaining Podcast. Any opinion expressed or information provided never replaces qualified medical care and advice. We are not general medical practitioners. Do not act on any information without first seeking professional medical advice. Please review my full disclaimer* prior to listening to Postpartum like a boss episodes.