My Postpartum Journey

Description

I’m not a doctor. I’m not a therapist or a parenting expert. I’m a mother who walked through fire and came out the other side with scars, wisdom, and a desperate desire to help other women walk through their own fires with a little more light.

I’m a woman who made mistakes during her first pregnancy—mistakes that nearly cost me my life—and decided that for my second chance, I would do things differently. I’m a wife who had to learn, through tears and honest conversations, how to find her husband again in the rubble of new parenthood.

“As Jane’s obstetrician, I walked with her through one of the most challenging pregnancies I have witnessed—preterm labour, severe preeclampsia, and the urgent delivery of her fragile twins. Her story is not just one of survival, but of profound transformation. In this heartfelt account, Jane moves beyond clinical advice to share the raw, human journey of postpartum healing. She reminds every mother that true recovery is not about “bouncing back,” but about courage, self-compassion, and rebuilding from within. Jane’s voice is honest, her wisdom hard-earned, and her message vital: you do not have to lose yourself to become a mother.” — Dr. Hilda Alfred, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist.

About the Author

Jane C.A. began her journey into motherhood as a stay-at-home wife, stepping into the unknown with an unexpected twin pregnancy. What followed was a profound trial—a high-risk pregnancy, preterm labour, an emergency delivery, and a deeply challenging postpartum period that tested her marriage, mind, body, and spirit. In those uncharted waters, she found not just a path to survival, but a new version of herself was forged. What started as a personal journal of healing evolved into a powerful, resonant voice for women worldwide. She has since emerged as a bestselling author, transforming her intimate story of fragility and recovery into a source of global inspiration and practical guidance. Her other books, including My Pregnancy Mistakes That Nearly Cost Me My Life, Jesus My Midwife, and 30 Minutes in 24 Hours After a Preeclampsia Diagnosis, do more than tell a story; they are catalysts for profound personal evolution. She also runs Famlifeplus, a social enterprise she founded with her husband through which they empower women with voices and information that matter, share positive stories of change, and raise funds for their global awareness campaigns and projects to reduce the maternal death rate around the world, focusing on preeclampsia and haemorrhage, which are the major killers. They also galvanise support for rural primary health providers to encourage adequate antenatal services and regular screening, prioritising early detection and timely safety interventions.