Tully Smyth on pregnant at 38, 10 years single, egg freezing, love & loss

About this episode

Tully Smyth discusses her experience of being pregnant at 38 as a single woman, including the challenges of grief and societal expectations.

This week I chat to Tully Smyth, all about being pregnant at 38.   We talk all things, being a single female in your 30s, the society pressure and mixed emotions that can bring. The day Tully found out she was pregnant and her announcement to her partner. Waves of grief returning once pregnant after the loss of Tully’s mum, parenting expectations, how we can keep our memories of loved ones alive and so much more.   A big thank you to our episode sponsors Lacevo and Baby Sensory and Toddler Sense. Lacevo Instagram: @lacevoofficial Website: lacevo.com   Baby Sensory and Toddler Sense Instagram: @babysensorytoddlersenseaunz Website: babysensory.com.au   Instagram Follow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod Follow Tully Smyth on Instagram @tee_smyth   Share We’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend!   Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Leonie Akhidenor

Guest: Tully Smyth

Topics covered

• pregnancy
• single motherhood
• grief
• parenting expectations
• societal pressure
• memory of loved ones

Keywords

• pregnant at 38
• single female
• grief
• parenting
• society pressure
• egg freezing
• love and loss

Sponsors

Lacevo, Baby Sensory and Toddler Sense

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