Seven Deadly Sins - Partners

Written By Peta Titter

Welcome to "The Little Black Dress of Women’s Health: The Seven Deadly Sins Series"

Episode on Partners: Supporting Each Other in Postnatal Motherhood

Join Peta Titter, Founder and CEO of the Women's Health Education Network, and Frances Bilbao, award-winning psychologist, as they explore how partners can effectively support each other during the challenging postnatal period. This episode discusses the critical role of partners in navigating the new dynamics of parenting, offering practical advice for shared support and understanding.

In This Episode:

  • Role of Partners: Unpack the evolving roles of partners in the journey of postnatal motherhood and the importance of mutual support and communication.

  • Challenges and Solutions: Address common challenges partners face, such as sharing responsibilities and supporting emotional health, and provide effective strategies to overcome them.

  • Resources for Support: Highlight essential resources and advice for partners to better understand and support each other during this transformative time.

Why This Episode Is a Must-Listen:

  • Valuable Insights: Gain a deeper understanding of the partner's role in providing support and navigating the complexities of new parenthood.

  • Practical Tips: Learn actionable tips for enhancing cooperation and empathy within the relationship, ensuring both partners feel supported.

  • Inclusive Discussions: Foster an inclusive conversation that acknowledges and addresses the needs of all types of partners in the postnatal journey.

Dive deeper into partner support with resources like The Imperfects and explore Fair Play Life for more structured ways to manage household tasks and responsibilities.

Join us as we delve into the vital topic of partner support in postnatal motherhood, providing tools and insights to strengthen relationships and improve the overall family experience.

Listen now on our website or your favourite streaming service and join the conversation that every mother needs to hear.

Special Thanks:

  • Musical Magic: Hats off to Jill Norton and Tim Jones for the catchy jingle that sets the perfect tone for our series.

  • Symbolic Insight: Danae Thorp from Spellbox, who brought a refreshing twist to our discussions with botanical representations of each sin.

  • Behind the Scenes: A huge shoutout to Cameron Heit and the team at Production Farm Studios for their impeccable production quality.

  • Imagery Excellence: Special thanks to Alex Ennis for his amazing work on the imagery that visually captures the essence of our themes and enriches our content.

Symbolizing the Sins with Nature

In crafting this series, we chose to symbolize each of the sins with specific plants and flowers, adding a unique and meaningful layer to our discussions. Special thanks to Alex Ennis for the exceptional artwork that brings these symbols to life. We also appreciate Diane Thorpe from Spellbox for her expertise in selecting and providing the insightful descriptions for each symbol.

Fern

Ferns symbolize new beginnings, growth, and mutual support, embodying the essence of partnership and collective nurturing. They thrive in environments where they can support and be supported, akin to the reciprocal relationship necessary between partners during the postnatal journey. This plant symbol aligns well with the need for understanding, empathy, and shared responsibility in supporting a new mother, reflecting the interconnected growth and strength within the partnership.

Need Immediate Help?

If you or someone you know is struggling during the postnatal period, it's crucial to remember that immediate help is available. Here are steps and resources you can turn to:

  • In Urgent Situations:

    • Hospital Emergency: Visit your nearest hospital emergency department.

    • Ambulance: Dial triple zero (000) for immediate medical assistance.

Support Services:

  • Beyond Blue: Offers guidance for depression and anxiety. Call 1300 224 636.

  • Lifeline: Provides critical support and suicide prevention. Contact 131 114.

  • Women’s Domestic Crisis Service: For domestic violence support, call 1800 015 188.

  • WIRE (Women's Information and Referral Exchange): For information and support, dial 1300 134 130.

  • PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia): For perinatal anxiety and depression support, call 1300 726 306.

  • Parent Line: For parent support, reach out to 132 289.

  • Sands: Offers support for miscarriage, stillbirth, and newborn death issues. Contact 1300 072 637.

Remember, you are not alone, and reaching out for help is a step toward healing. Your well-being is important, and support is just a phone call away.

Peta Titter

As highly skilled nurse and PhD candidate, Peta is driven to achieve global transformational change for women’s health. She Founded Women’s Health Education Network (WHEN) in 2017. Peta has over 20 years experience working around the world in nursing and health education, including antenatal, postnatal, continence and intensive care.

Peta was driven to establish WHEN by her passion to ensure women have power to decide how they use and move their bodies, and her experience in providing care across her career. Through this work Peta has sat on a variety of governance committee and national boards, volunteered extensively, founded a groundbreaking local business and continues her research and education in women’s health with the University of Tasmania.

https://www.when.org.au/senior-leadership
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