In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Neha Dwivedi, a doctor and founder of Birthwise, to talk about the parts of pregnancy and postpartum that we rarely address, even though every woman goes through them.I ask her the questions we usually whisper:Why is there so much pressure to be “ready”?Why does motherhood start feeling like a checklist long before the baby arrives?And why does postpartum identity feel like disappearing into a role everyone else defines?With Dr. Neha, I dive into:• The emotional and mental prep we never discuss• What holistic maternal care actually looks like in practice• How modern healthcare can feel over-medicalised yet emotionally distant• The breastfeeding guilt cycle & formula stigma• The invisible labor mothers carry at home and work• Why partners want to help but often don’t know how• What real community support could look like today• The quiet postpartum truths we tend to brush asideThis conversation is honest, surprising, and refreshingly unfiltered, not dramatic, but real.If you’ve ever wondered what mothers wish the world understood, this episode opens that door.🎧 Tune in, and if something resonates with you, share it with someone who needs to hear this conversation.To learn more about holistic maternal care or get in touch with Birthwise, you can reach out to Dr. Neha and her team through their official Birthwise website.

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