This week is Maternal mental health awareness week - It is a week for us to discuss issues surrounding maternal mental health and what we can do to stand by eachother and raise awareness for the issue which is a pandemic in itself. We must start by supporting woman whole heartedly and doing all we can to reduce birth trauma which is the number one cause for post natal depression and PTSD.
This is a beautiful conversation with Marlin, a nutritional health coach, about her experience with postpartum anxiety and her daughter's febrile convulsions. Marlin shares her journey of feeling alone and struggling with the challenges of motherhood. She discusses her fears leading up to the birth, her difficulties with breastfeeding, and the emotional toll of postpartum. Marlin also opens up about her daughter's febrile convulsions and the fear and uncertainty that came with it. She emphasizes the importance of self-care and trusting one's intuition as a mother.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
02:20 Fears and Anxiety Leading Up to Birth
06:05 Postpartum Experience and Feelings of Loneliness
28:37 Understanding and Managing Febrile Convulsions
39:08 Reflecting on the Journey of Motherhood
45:28 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
If you are triggered by anything in this conversation please reach out to someone who you feel safe with or your local maternal health clinic. My inbox is always open if you need a listening ear hello@bornforthispodcast.com
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