#15 Overcoming Hyperemesis, Postpartum Depression to Find Healing in a Water Birth with a Midwife

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Birthing on the Prairies

Kristy Cooper

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Birthing on the Prairies is a podcast that explores the unique experiences of giving birth in rural communities. The podcast is hosted by Kristy Cooper, a doula and features interviews with women who have given birth in the prairies. Each episode offers valuable insights and firsthand experiences that shed light on the joys and challenges of birthing on the prairies, including limited access to prenatal care, navigating hospital restrictions, and the importance of community support.

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#15 Overcoming Hyperemesis, Postpartum Depression to Find Healing in a Water Birth with a Midwife

Birthing on the Prairies

1 hour 55 minutes 49 seconds

2 years ago

#15 Overcoming Hyperemesis, Postpartum Depression to Find Healing in a Water Birth with a Midwife

In this episode, we hear from Laura, a mother who shares her journey through two birth experiences in Edmonton, one during COVID and one that was a healing water birth with a midwife. She discusses the challenges she faced during the pregnancies, including hyperemesis, postpartum depression, and a suicide attempt, as well as the joy and healing that came with her second birth experience. The podcast explores the physical and emotional toll of hyperemesis, which Laura experienced during both of her pregnancies. She shares her struggles with finding relief and the impact it had on her mental health. Additionally, Laura bravely discusses her experience with postpartum depression and her difficult journey of recovery, including a traumatic suicide attempt. The episode emphasizes the importance of seeking help and support during times of depression and suicidal thoughts. Listeners will hear about Laura's first birth experience during COVID and the challenges that came with giving birth in a pandemic. She discusses her feelings of isolation and fear, as well as the support she received from her partner and healthcare team. The episode also covers Laura's healing water birth with a midwife, which was a transformative experience for her. She shares how the water helped to soothe her physical discomfort and how the supportive care of her midwife team helped to heal her emotional scars. Through Laura's story, listeners will learn about the importance of self-care and seeking support when facing physical and emotional challenges. Laura's story also emphasizes the healing power of a positive and supportive birth experience. Join us for this insightful and inspiring episode that celebrates the resilience and strength of mothers, even in the face of pain and adversity. ________RESOURCES__________ SUICIDE PREVENTION: 1.833.456.4566 https://suicideprevention.ca/https://talksuicide.ca/

POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION: “As many as 80 percent of new mothers experience the ‘baby blues’ after delivery. Up to 23 percent of these women will develop a more severe and longer-lasting depression or anxiety, called postpartum depression or postpartum anxiety, after delivery.”

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