When writer and illustrator Laura Dockrill first became a mum, the experience was life changing - but not in the way she was expecting. She woke up on her first Mother’s Day in a psychiatric ward, without a clue where she was, separated from her newborn, with a diagnosis of postpartum psychosis. Since her experience, she’s been on a mission to uncover the psychological effects of bringing a small person into this world and smash the stigmas associated with them. Each week Laura will be talking to guests from a range of different backgrounds and disciplines all with their own unique experience for some heart-breaking, heart warming, gut wrenching, generous, reassuring real talk. #Zombiemum
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When writer and illustrator Laura Dockrill first became a mum, the experience was life changing - but not in the way she was expecting. She woke up on her first Mother’s Day in a psychiatric ward, without a clue where she was, separated from her newborn, with a diagnosis of postpartum psychosis. Since her experience, she’s been on a mission to uncover the psychological effects of bringing a small person into this world and smash the stigmas associated with them. Each week Laura will be talking to guests from a range of different backgrounds and disciplines all with their own unique experience for some heart-breaking, heart warming, gut wrenching, generous, reassuring real talk. #Zombiemum
In this episode, Laura talks to writer and founder of Make Motherhood Diverse, Candice Brathwaite. They discuss her postnatal experience, how her own upbringing affected her, and the ways that the ideal picture of motherhood on social media can harm women.
CW: This podcast contains open, honest and often detailed discussions about mental health. This episode contains discussion of abortion, suicide and postnatal illness.
#Zombiemum is produced by Bea Duncan. It was mastered by Ben Williams, with original music by Hugo White. The artwork is by Mars West. The Executive Producer is Hana Walker-Brown.
RESOURCES:
Action on Postpartum psychosis
The national charity for women and families affected by postpartum psychosis.
Website: https://www.app-network.org
Mind
Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems.
Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)
Website: www.mind.org.uk
Samaritans
Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)
Website: www.samaritans.org.uk
The Birth Trauma Association
A charity that supports people who suffer birth trauma (PTSD) after birth.
Website: https://www.birthtraumaassociation.org.uk
MSI
MSI is an international non-governmental organisation providing contraception and safe abortion services
Website: https://www.msichoices.org.uk
Association for Post Natal Illness
Leading organisation providing support to people suffering from postnatal illness
Website: https://apni.org
Helpline: 0207 386 0868 (Weekdays 10am-2pm)
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Zombiemum
When writer and illustrator Laura Dockrill first became a mum, the experience was life changing - but not in the way she was expecting. She woke up on her first Mother’s Day in a psychiatric ward, without a clue where she was, separated from her newborn, with a diagnosis of postpartum psychosis. Since her experience, she’s been on a mission to uncover the psychological effects of bringing a small person into this world and smash the stigmas associated with them. Each week Laura will be talking to guests from a range of different backgrounds and disciplines all with their own unique experience for some heart-breaking, heart warming, gut wrenching, generous, reassuring real talk. #Zombiemum
