In this episode of You, Me & HG; Monique shares her poignant journey navigating her first pregnancy in regional Victoria amid harsh lockdowns, whilst being a teacher and how isolating it felt during her HG pregnancy.
Surviving IVF, Monique faced the complexities of unexplained male infertility and transitioned into grappling with HG.
Her honesty reveals the lasting impact of HG, even three years postpartum.
The episode delves into the challenges of limited resources in regional areas, highlighting the resilience needed in the face of such adversity.
Monique's vulnerability and strength shine through as she discusses the trauma and celebrates her beautiful daughter, Hazel, how she faces constant questions about having another child & simply is the strength of a resilient mother.
This episode is brought to you by biglittlethings; a baby and mum online store for all the things you need for pregnancy to postpartum and the first year of baby.
Use YOUMEHG at checkout to receive $20 off your next purchase at either biglittlethings or biglittlegifting. T&Cs use discount code YOUMEHG at checkout to receive $20 off your order. Min spend is $150 for discount to be applied. Excludes Charlie Crane, Curate Your own & gift vouchers. Valid for one use per customer.
Hyperemesis Australia is Australia’s only charitable organisation focussed on improving the way pregnancy sickness is experienced by sufferers & treated by healthcare professionals. HG is a misunderstood condition and it is their mission to change this. But they rely on donations from the community to keep their valuable & sometimes life saving services available & free to sufferers & survivors. To find out how you can give back & to continue to support the work that they do visit Hyperemesis Australia.
For more information on pregnancy sickness & HG here are some helpful links from Hyperemesis Australia;
If this episode brought up feelings of anxiety, sadness or trauma consider accessing some mental health support: PANDA or COPE
follow us on instagram @youmeandhg
@hyperemesisaustralia & @biglittlethings.store.
This podcast was produced & edited by Josh Burgan.
In this episode of You, Me & HG; Monique shares her poignant journey navigating her first pregnancy in regional Victoria amid harsh lockdowns, whilst being a teacher and how isolating it felt during her HG pregnancy.
Surviving IVF, Monique faced the complexities of unexplained male infertility and transitioned into grappling with HG.
Her honesty reveals the lasting impact of HG, even three years postpartum.
The episode delves into the challenges of limited resources in regional areas, highlighting the resilience needed in the face of such adversity.
Monique's vulnerability and strength shine through as she discusses the trauma and celebrates her beautiful daughter, Hazel, how she faces constant questions about having another child & simply is the strength of a resilient mother.
This episode is brought to you by biglittlethings; a baby and mum online store for all the things you need for pregnancy to postpartum and the first year of baby.
Use YOUMEHG at checkout to receive $20 off your next purchase at either biglittlethings or biglittlegifting. T&Cs use discount code YOUMEHG at checkout to receive $20 off your order. Min spend is $150 for discount to be applied. Excludes Charlie Crane, Curate Your own & gift vouchers. Valid for one use per customer.
Hyperemesis Australia is Australia’s only charitable organisation focussed on improving the way pregnancy sickness is experienced by sufferers & treated by healthcare professionals. HG is a misunderstood condition and it is their mission to change this. But they rely on donations from the community to keep their valuable & sometimes life saving services available & free to sufferers & survivors. To find out how you can give back & to continue to support the work that they do visit Hyperemesis Australia.
For more information on pregnancy sickness & HG here are some helpful links from Hyperemesis Australia;
If this episode brought up feelings of anxiety, sadness or trauma consider accessing some mental health support: PANDA or COPE
follow us on instagram @youmeandhg
@hyperemesisaustralia & @biglittlethings.store.
This podcast was produced & edited by Josh Burgan.