In this episode I’m joined by Nandi—a midwife, doula, and Hypnobirthing educator based in Sweden. But beyond her professional expertise Nandi is also a mother of three—an 18-year-old daughter and two sons, aged 10 and 6—all of whom were breastfed, though each journey looked very different.

From struggling with painful latching and early formula supplementation with her first, to recovering from a c-section and learning the power of breast compressions with her second, to finally experiencing a smoother, more confident journey with her third—each baby shaped not just her motherhood, but also her work as a midwife and doula.

We’ll also be diving into Swedish maternity care, a system often praised for its NICU care but one that has notable differences when it comes to birth and postpartum support.

We’ll be talking about the emotional and physical contrasts of cesarean and vaginal birth, the way language shapes a mother’s experience—no matter how many babies she’s had, and the invaluable role of postpartum support, including doulas.

You can find Nandi: https://www.nandizulu.com/

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