Episode Details

What happens when you've already navigated the whirlwind of raising twins... and then discover you're expecting another set?

This week we're joined by Leila, founder of Village for Mama, postpartum educator, doula and mum of five—including two sets of fraternal twins.

Leila shares her remarkable journey from unexpectedly falling pregnant again to the shock of discovering it was twins for a second time at 20 weeks. Together we unpack the realities of raising five young children, what surprised her most about becoming a twin mum again, and why the second experience was so different from the first.

We also chat about:

• Finding out you’re having twins... again
• Going from three children to five
• Twin pregnancy, birth and postpartum the second time around
• The realities of raising two sets of twins
• Building your village and learning to accept help
• Why postpartum support matters for every mum
• Leila's incredible Christmas Day birth story

If you're expecting twins, raising multiples, planning to grow your family after twins, or simply looking for an honest conversation about motherhood, this episode is packed with reassurance, wisdom and plenty of moments that will leave you saying, "I can't believe that happened."

Find Leila's Village here:

http://gather.villageformama.com

This episode is sponsored by Good Choices. If you're exploring childcare or early learning options, download the Good Choices Toolkit at firstfiveyears.org.au. It's designed to help parents feel more confident when choosing an early learning centre, with practical guidance on what to look for, questions to ask on centre tours and what quality early learning looks like. The toolkit helps you choose an early learning centre that's right for your family. Download it at firstfi

Follow along for the raw, unfiltered reality of raising multiples.

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