1: The highs and lows of motherhood: Olivia Bowen on birth trauma & life as a Mum of two

Welcome to this brand new miniseries of the Netmums Podcast: Cloud 9 is brought to you by Aldi Mamia. Hosted by Louise Burke, the editorial director of Netmums, this series is designed for those quiet, early hours when you’re feeding or rocking your little one and feeling like you’re the only one awake. Join us as we delve into the highs, lows, and everything in between of new motherhood.

Today we welcome Olivia Bowen, a very familiar face for Love Island fans and star of ITV series Parenthood, alongside husband Alex. Olivia shares her journey through motherhood, including the recent arrival of her second child, baby Sienna. She opens up about her traumatic birth experience and discusses the emotional complexities of postpartum recovery, including baby loss, birth trauma, and postnatal depression.

In this episode:
- Olivia’s candid reflections on her birth experience and recovery
- How she navigates the transition from one to two children
- The impact of postpartum anxiety and depression on her journey
- Strategies for managing the chaos of motherhood
- Finding joy in the small moments with her children

This episode is sponsored by Aldi Mamia, the award-winning baby range loved by parents.

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