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Find your nearest financial advisor and family law solicitor https://www.mybump2baby.com/family-protection-legal/ FREEBIE INCENTIVE: Book your Protection Review https://digital.mybump2baby.com/family-protection-incentive Grow your business here - https://digital.mybump2baby.com/MyBump2Baby-Digital-Marketing-Academy In the Fifty Shades of Motherhood podcast, humorous mummy blogger and entrepreneur Carla Lett, talks around real, raw challenges that we all face as mothers, she shares honest, uncensored, unapologetic and unfiltered chats about the journey that is otherwise known as “motherhood”. Carla is keen to promote that there is no such thing as the “perfect” parent and she is also keen to raise awareness that every motherhood journey has bumps in the round. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Find your nearest financial advisor and family law solicitor https://www.mybump2baby.com/family-protection-legal/ FREEBIE INCENTIVE: Book your Protection Review https://digital.mybump2baby.com/family-protection-incentive Grow your business here - https://digital.mybump2baby.com/MyBump2Baby-Digital-Marketing-Academy In the Fifty Shades of Motherhood podcast, humorous mummy blogger and entrepreneur Carla Lett, talks around real, raw challenges that we all face as mothers, she shares honest, uncensored, unapologetic and unfiltered chats about the journey that is otherwise known as “motherhood”. Carla is keen to promote that there is no such thing as the “perfect” parent and she is also keen to raise awareness that every motherhood journey has bumps in the round. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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English


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Unwanted Opinions and Judgements Around Motherhood

7/25/2024
Join OnDemand Here https://ondemand.mybump2baby.com/OnDemandParents Claudia rebuilt her life and now helps other women prioritise their mental well-being and set healthy boundaries. She emphasizes the importance of turning wounds into wisdom and supporting one another. https://site.claudiasabinawellness.com/permissiongrantedhttps://link.claudiasabinawellness.com/widget/booking/Gpsl0DBDnQ9s9y7gtYwlhttps://www.claudiasabinawellness.comhttps://www.instagram.com/claudia_sabina_wellnesshttps://www.facebook.com/claudiasabinawellness In this conversation, Carla and Claudia discuss the opinions and judgments that people often impose on mothers and expectant mothers. They share personal experiences of dealing with unsolicited advice and criticism. They also touch on topics such as feeding choices, including breastfeeding and formula feeding, and the impact of these opinions on mental health. The conversation highlights the importance of separating societal conditioning from personal beliefs and making informed choices that prioritize mental well-being. The conversation covers various topics related to breastfeeding and formula feeding, including societal pressure, personal choice, mental health, support from partners, and the importance of self-care. The speakers discuss the limited information and support available for formula-feeding parents and the judgment they often face. They also touch on the challenges of stopping breastfeeding and the guilt associated with parenting decisions. The conversation emphasizes the need for compassion, understanding, and support among parents and the importance of prioritizing one's own well-being. motherhood, opinions, judgments, unsolicited advice, feeding choices, breastfeeding, formula feeding, mental health, breastfeeding, formula feeding, societal pressure, personal choice, mental health, support, self-care, judgment, stopping breastfeeding, guilt, compassion, understanding Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:45:45

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"I Will Not Be Silenced" Traitors Star Charlotte Chilton Shares her Pregnancy Journey

7/18/2024
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent or those of MyBump2Baby LTD or Fifty Shades of Motherhood. Sponsored by MyBump2Baby On Demand https://ondemand.mybump2baby.com/OnDemandParents This podcast has been recorded to support other mums going through pregnancy alone. Charlotte Chilton shares her journey of going through pregnancy as a solo parent after experiencing multiple miscarriages and failed IVF attempts. She opens up about her relationship with the father of her child and the challenges they faced. Despite the uncertainty, Charlotte remains positive and determined to embrace motherhood. She discusses her experience with her baby's father, Conor. She shares her fears about raising their child alone and the emotional toll it has taken on her. Charlotte also reveals that she has been contacted by other women who allegedly have children with her baby's father and discusses her desire to connect with them for the sake of her daughter. She emphasises the importance of speaking out about these issues and advocating for women who may be in similar situations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:12:06

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Maybe I'm Just Not Good Enough to Be A Mum

7/12/2024
Sponsored by https://ondemand.mybump2baby.com/OnDemandParents The conversation revolves around the challenges of balancing work and motherhood. Carla and Lifestyle and Mindset Coach Anna Darlington share their personal experiences and discuss the guilt, identity loss, and societal pressures that come with being a working mum. They emphasise the importance of finding balance, accepting imperfections, and prioritising self-care. The conversation also touches on the need to ignore external judgments and focus on what works best for oneself and their family. The conversation revolves around the challenges and struggles of motherhood, including feelings of failure, postnatal depression, and miscarriages. The importance of self-care and mindfulness is emphasised, as is the need to identify and pursue personal goals and aspirations. The guest, Anna Darlington, offers coaching services to help mothers navigate these challenges and find fulfilment in their personal and professional lives. Anna's link are; Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the.happy.mum.project/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/annadarlingtoncoaching Website https://www.thehappymumproject.com/ Subscribe to email list https://www.thehappymumproject.com/subscriber-page Book a free clarity call https://calendly.com/anna-darlington/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:40:21

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He Was Living a Double Life

6/9/2024
FREEBIE INCENTIVE: Book your Protection Review https://digital.mybump2baby.com/family-protection-incentive Grow your business here - https://digital.mybump2baby.com/MyBump2Baby-Digital-Marketing-Academy Back in 2018, her wedding was cancelled by her ex of almost 10 years just weeks before the big day, leaving her brokenhearted, confused and a single mum! This episode is guaranteed to make you laugh and potentially cry along with Rachel - So be warned. Rachel Is a dating expert and certified self-esteem coach! Host of Healing with Teeling podcast and writer of The Single Mums Guide to Life blog! She began her self-development journey starting with doing an online course to help me regain her confidence and become empowered, which led her to certify as a life coach. Now she helps other women like her who were broken-hearted, left holding the baby (so to speak) and confused to become their best selves, regain their confidence and love themselves unconditionally. Their newfound self-worth leads them into new healthy, happy relationships! Listen now for all this and so much more. Here are her links so you can connect with her: Breaking the Cycle of Bad Dates FREE MasterclassBe You Blueprint Course DetailsInstagramWebsite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:58:03

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Homeless & Addiction

5/21/2024
Jennifer McKenzie shares her inspiring journey of overcoming trauma, addiction, and homelessness to find healing and empowerment. From a difficult childhood to abusive relationships, Jennifer faced numerous challenges. She battled with self-harm, suicide attempts, and addiction but ultimately found the strength to turn her life around. Through therapy, recovery, and building her own business, Jennifer has transformed her life and now helps others on their healing journeys. Her story is a testament to resilience, forgiveness, and the power of self-love. Takeaways Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:50:58

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Abuse During Pregnancy

5/14/2024
Join MyBump2BabyOnDemand - https://ondemand.mybump2baby.com/ use code PODCAST for 10% off! In this episode, Carla and Claudia discuss Claudia's experience with an abusive ex-partner during her pregnancy. Claudia shares how she met her ex-partner and the early signs of controlling behaviour. She also opens up about her miscarriage and the emotional abuse she endured throughout her pregnancy. Claudia reflects on the impact of the abuse on her mental health and self-esteem. The episode ends with Claudia seeking help and beginning to recognize the need for change. Claudia shares her journey of being in an abusive relationship, making plans to leave, and the challenges she faced during pregnancy and postpartum. She sought help from the domestic abuse team and eventually decided to divorce her partner. Through self-love and personal development, Claudia rebuilt her life and now helps other women prioritise their mental well-being and set healthy boundaries. She emphasizes the importance of turning wounds into wisdom and supporting one another. https://site.claudiasabinawellness.com/permissiongrantedhttps://link.claudiasabinawellness.com/widget/booking/Gpsl0DBDnQ9s9y7gtYwlhttps://www.claudiasabinawellness.comhttps://www.instagram.com/claudia_sabina_wellnesshttps://www.facebook.com/claudiasabinawellnesshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/330953565905412 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:09:15

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Maternal Mental Health Chat

5/2/2024
On the first episode of Season 5 of the Fifty Shades of Motherhood podcast, Carla and Emma talk about their personal struggles with mental health and postnatal depression. Emma Benyon is a self-care and motherhood coach and educator, supporting busy mums who are juggling the school run with a job and building a business with the tools to be less overwhelmed and have more balance, energy and clarity. Emma is a qualified NLP, mBIT and Practical Magic Coach. She is the editor of Positive Wellbeing Zine for Mums and host of the Self Care and Motherhood Edit podcast. Facebook - @emmabenyon.coach Instagram - @emmabenyon.coach Website - https://emmabenyoncoaching.co.uk/ Email - emma@emmabenyoncoaching.co.uk Nurture mum 1:1 pocket coaching - https://emmabenyoncoaching.co.uk/coaching-with-emma/nurture-mum-coaching Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:33:43

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Lack of Sleep + Q&A

2/15/2023
FREEBIE INCENTIVE: Book your Protection Review https://digital.mybump2baby.com/family-protection-incentive Grow your business here - https://digital.mybump2baby.com/MyBump2Baby-Digital-Marketing-Academy "As a mum you always feel guilty" Hello, welcome back, If you are new here, welcome, don't forget to get involved with your stories and hit the like button and click subscribe to never miss another episode. Today on the Fifty Shades of Motherhood podcast, host Carla Lett and guest Katie Mason openly talk about sleep and lack of it after having a baby. We discuss how we are coping with less sleep and how different our experiences are from last time. Links are as follows; Listen to the podcast on audio here www.mybump2baby.com/podcasts/fiftyshadesofmotherhood Follow and connect with us on Instagram www.instagram.com/mybump2baby https://www.instagram.com/koach_katie To sign up for my blogging course, https://course.carlalett.com/ Sign up to the blogging mailing list www.mybump2baby.com/blogsubscribe Thank you for your listening to the podcast. If you are enjoying it and would like to hear more podcasts in the future, you can buy a coffee below to help support the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carlalett1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:05:46

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Loving Yourself and Body Confidence

2/8/2023
FREEBIE INCENTIVE: Book your Protection Review https://digital.mybump2baby.com/family-protection-incentive Grow your business here - https://digital.mybump2baby.com/MyBump2Baby-Digital-Marketing-Academy "My boobs are 11 years old" Hello, welcome back, If you are new here, welcome, don't forget to get involved with your stories and hit the like button and click subscribe to never miss another episode. Today on the Fifty Shades of Motherhood podcast, host Carla Lett and guest Katie Mason openly talk about body confidence after having a baby. We discuss about our body after babies, we also discuss how we felt during pregnancy and what we do and have done for self-care. The products mentioned; Elastoplast C section plaster https://amzn.to/3YvHYHI Collagen types 1 and 3 https://amzn.to/3ln5dWc Aduna Organic Baobab https://amzn.to/3HM0EvU Comment below and share your experiences. Links are as follows; Listen to the podcast on audio here www.mybump2baby.com/podcasts/fiftyshadesofmotherhood Follow and connect with us on Instagram www.instagram.com/mybump2baby https://www.instagram.com/koach_katie To sign up for my blogging course, https://course.carlalett.com/ Sign up to the blogging mailing list www.mybump2baby.com/blogsubscribe If you are enjoying it and would like to hear more podcasts in the future, you can buy a coffee below to help support the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carlalett1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:14:59

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Mummy Health & Fitness

2/1/2023
FREEBIE INCENTIVE: Book your Protection Review https://digital.mybump2baby.com/family-protection-incentive Grow your business here - https://digital.mybump2baby.com/MyBump2Baby-Digital-Marketing-Academy "My problem is I'm lazy" Hello, welcome back, If you are new here, welcome, don't forget to get involved with your stories and hit the like button and click subscribe to never miss another episode. Today on the Fifty Shades of Motherhood podcast, host Carla Lett and guest Katie Mason openly talk about health and fitness as a mum and Katie shares her expertise on how to be more healthy when you don’t have much time. We discuss exercising around children, how to eat healthier and stop the dreaded sugar cravings at 3pm and 9pm, Katie also goes in to a lot of detail about things we can do to improve our health. Comment below and share your experiences. Links are as follows; Listen to the podcast on audio here www.mybump2baby.com/podcasts/fiftyshadesofmotherhood Follow and connect with us on Instagram www.instagram.com/mybump2baby https://www.instagram.com/koach_katie To sign up for my blogging course, https://course.carlalett.com/ Sign up to the blogging mailing list www.mybump2baby.com/blogsubscribe If you are enjoying it and would like to hear more podcasts in the future, you can buy a coffee below to help support the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carlalett1 #postpartumfitness #postpartumdiet #fitnessmotivation #mummyfitnesschats Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:03:44

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Firsts after having a baby

1/25/2023
FREEBIE INCENTIVE: Book your Protection Review https://digital.mybump2baby.com/family-protection-incentive Grow your business here - https://digital.mybump2baby.com/MyBump2Baby-Digital-Marketing-Academy "Put something up my bum are you joking?" Welcome to season 4 episode 3 of Fifty Shades of Motherhood. In this episode, I welcome my lovely friend Katie Mason (aka Koach Katie) on to my podcast to chat about our motherhood journeys. In this particular episode, both Katie and I share some funny first stories after having a baby. We also share some funny stories from the public about firsts after having a baby. We discuss everything from the first walk after a c-section, driving home after having a baby, that dreaded first poop and everything in between. This episode is funny, real, raw, uncensored, and unfiltered, and no matter where you are on your parenting journey, we are sure you will enjoy it. If you have any questions or suggestions for future episodes, I would love to hear from you. My Instagram handle is www.instagram.com/mybump2baby.com Katies is www.instagram.com/koach_katie Blogging course - https://course.carlalett.com/ Subscribe to my blogging mailing list www.mybump2baby.com/blogsubscribe Find local pregnancy – pre-school businesses www.mybump2baby.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:59:14

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C-Section vs Vaginal Birth

1/18/2023
FREEBIE INCENTIVE: Book your Protection Review https://digital.mybump2baby.com/family-protection-incentive Grow your business here - https://digital.mybump2baby.com/MyBump2Baby-Digital-Marketing-Academy “I was pushing with all my might…as soon as the contraction ended he just sucked back in again.” Welcome to season 4 episode 2 of Fifty Shades of Motherhood. In this episode, I welcome my lovely friend Katie Mason (aka Koach Katie) on to my podcast to chat about our motherhood journeys. In this particular episode, both Katie and I share our preferences around c-section and vaginal both (c section vs vaginal birth). We discuss both and delve in to our own personal experiences of both. I share more about why I was glad I was told I had to have a c-section first time around and how not everything goes to plan when it comes to the birth. I also share more about my positive c-section story 2nd time around and why I loved it so much Katies shares her story about her Perineal tear in her first birth and why she chose a c-section second time around, now she has had both she shares what she would choose if she were to have anymore children. This episode is funny, real, raw, uncensored, and unfiltered, and no matter where you are on your parenting journey, we are sure you will enjoy it. If you have any questions or suggestions for future episodes, I would love to hear from you. My Instagram handle is www.instagram.com/mybump2baby.com Katies is www.instagram.com/koach_katie Blogging course - https://course.carlalett.com/ Subscribe to my blogging mailing list www.mybump2baby.com/blogsubscribe Find local pregnancy – pre-school businesses www.mybump2baby.com #ttc #pertnealtear #4thdegreetear #emeergencycsection #plannedcsection #positivecsection Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:54:28

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Trying for a Baby

1/11/2023
FREEBIE INCENTIVE: Book your Protection Review https://digital.mybump2baby.com/family-protection-incentive Grow your business here - https://digital.mybump2baby.com/MyBump2Baby-Digital-Marketing-Academy "They forgot to take my coil out!" Welcome to season 4 episode 1 of Fifty Shades of Motherhood. In this season, I welcome my lovely friend Katie Mason (aka Koach Katie) on to my podcast to chat about our motherhood journeys. In this particular episode, both Katie and I share our personal fertility stories on trying to conceive. Katie reveals a shocking story with an important message that reminds you to get checked if you are trying for a baby and it isn't happening as fast as you would have hoped. This episode is funny, real, raw, uncensored, and unfiltered, and no matter where you are on your parenting journey, we are sure you will enjoy it. If you have any questions or suggestions for future episodes, I would love to hear from you. My Instagram handle is www.instagram.com/mybump2baby.com Katies is www.instagram.com/koach_katie Blogging course - https://course.carlalett.com/ Subscribe to my blogging mailing list www.mybump2baby.com/blogsubscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:01:01

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Welcome to Season 4!

1/7/2023
FREEBIE INCENTIVE: Book your Protection Review https://digital.mybump2baby.com/family-protection-incentive Grow your business here - https://digital.mybump2baby.com/MyBump2Baby-Digital-Marketing-Academy Welcome to Season 4 of Fifty Shades of Motherhood! This series we are welcoming Carla's friend Katie Mason, to sit down and chat all about motherhood, the good, the bad and the UGLY!!! This podcast promotes real mum talk with honest, raw, real, uncensored, unfiltered chats with honest thoughts and feelings whilst navigating life as mums. If you have any questions you would like us to ask, or topics you want us to discuss get in contact : Instagram: @mybump2baby @fiftyshadesofmotherhoodpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:05:25

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Breast Cancer during Pregnancy

9/25/2021
FREEBIE INCENTIVE: Book your Protection Review https://digital.mybump2baby.com/family-protection-incentive Grow your business here - https://digital.mybump2baby.com/MyBump2Baby-Digital-Marketing-Academy "We have your biopsy results back...its cancer." Welcome back to Season 3 of Fifty Shades of Motherhood! This week Carla talks to the brave Keisha Chadwick. Keisha discusses how she discovered a lump whilst pregnant and learning that she had breast cancer shortly after giving birth. For more information and the link to her Go Fund Me please click here: https://www.mybump2baby.com/podcasts/fiftyshadesofmotherhood/breast-cancer-during-pregnancy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:40:00

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Covid during Pregnancy

8/14/2021
FREEBIE INCENTIVE: Book your Protection Review https://digital.mybump2baby.com/family-protection-incentive Grow your business here - https://digital.mybump2baby.com/MyBump2Baby-Digital-Marketing-Academy "My heart stopped, my lungs collapsed and my kidneys stopped working." Welcome back to Season 3 of Fifty Shades of Motherhood! This week Carla talks to the incredible Sameera Kahn. Sameera opens up about her getting Covid whilst pregnant and being induced into a coma to save hers and her babies life. If you have more questions about Covid-19 and pregnancy check out our Youtube video where we ask Dr Anita Raja about Covid and the vaccine : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPnMoay2bbU&t=13s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:43:04

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Divorcing a Narcissist

6/26/2021
FREEBIE INCENTIVE: Book your Protection Review https://digital.mybump2baby.com/family-protection-incentive Grow your business here - https://digital.mybump2baby.com/MyBump2Baby-Digital-Marketing-Academy "He was very Jekyll and Hyde...he was nasty." Please note this episode discusses abuse and references suicide. Welcome back to Season 3 of Fifty Shades of Motherhood! This week Carla talks to a brave guest who wishing to remain anonymous. They discuss the cycle of her being in an emotional and mentally abusive relationship and how she left with help and support. If you or someone you know is experiencing something similar discussed in todays episode, please use the links below: Home - Women's Aid (womensaid.org.uk) Domestic violence - Refuge Charity - Domestic Violence Help What is Domestic Violence? · Information Guides · NCDV Home | Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline (nationaldahelpline.org.uk) Domestic abuse: how to get help - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:41:38

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SPECIAL CROSSOVER: The Organised Mum

5/1/2021
FREEBIE INCENTIVE: Book your Protection Review https://digital.mybump2baby.com/family-protection-incentive Grow your business here - https://digital.mybump2baby.com/MyBump2Baby-Digital-Marketing-Academy "There is more to life than housework" Welcome back to Season 3 of Fifty Shades of Motherhood and The My Bump 2 Baby Expert Podcast! This week in a special crossover episode Carla talks to Sunday Times Best Seller Gem Bray aka The Organised Mum about how she turned her anxieties around motherhood into an amazing brand. She discusses her app TOMM, upcoming journal, and much more! For further information, show notes and the episode on our website please visit: https://www.mybump2baby.com/podcasts/fiftyshadesofmotherhood/the-organised-mum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:55:04

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Life after Lockdown

4/17/2021
FREEBIE INCENTIVE: Book your Protection Review https://digital.mybump2baby.com/family-protection-incentive Grow your business here - https://digital.mybump2baby.com/MyBump2Baby-Digital-Marketing-Academy “It was a shock to the system when I had to put a bra on and do the school run!” Welcome back to Season 3 of Fifty Shades of Motherhood! This week Carla talks to Janina Brocklesby about their feelings and possibly anxieties about life after lockdown and how lockdown has made them reflect on aspects of their life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:47:55

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Sepsis

4/3/2021
FREEBIE INCENTIVE: Book your Protection Review https://digital.mybump2baby.com/family-protection-incentive Grow your business here - https://digital.mybump2baby.com/MyBump2Baby-Digital-Marketing-Academy “It's one of those things, where you think it won't ever happen to you.” Welcome back to Season 3 of Fifty Shades of Motherhood! This week Carla talks to Lauren Back about her very recent experience with Sepsis shortly after giving birth to her baby boy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:56:59