Six months postpartum, I’m finally starting to feel like myself again, and in this episode, I’m opening up about what it took to get here. This season has been full of challenges, healing, and unexpected lessons. I’m sharing the honest truth about what I’ve learned, what I wish I had known, and how I’ve been navigating this transition. I’ll also walk you through the top five things I believe every new mom and her support team should know during those early months. My hope is that this conversation helps you feel more supported, more prepared, and a little less alone. You are not meant to figure this all out on your own, and you are doing better than you think.

Quick Takeaways:

The unexpected emotional and physical toll of postpartum, even with strong support
How breastfeeding affects insulin needs and blood sugar patterns
The shift in diabetes motivation
What managing type 1 diabetes REALLY looks like in the newborn trenches
Why reclaiming time for yourself isn't a luxury but a necessity

Timestamps:

[02:48] My general experience so far as a new mom: the good, the bad, and the ugly…
[05:40] The ‘newborn bubble’
[06:34] What made things hard for me
[6:45] Reality of breastfeeding
[08:25] Postpartum anxiety + the mental load of becoming a mom
[14:33] Going back to work
[18:55] The 5 things I wish I knew before

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Want to hear more from Lauren’s pregnancy journey? Catch up on these episodes:
- 162. Giving birth with T1D: What I didn’t expect and no one warned me about
- 153. How I'm advocating for my T1D birth plan as a high risk patient