First Time Mom Emily's Experience with Postpartum Depression (PPD)

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(Content Warning: Abuse, Self-harm, Suicide) First time mom Emily
sits with host Lina Forrestal and talks about life as a new mom
and her struggles with postpartum depression. She talks about her
journey into motherhood: her miscarriage, pregnancy, a
misdiagnosis of a down syndrome test, and postpartum
depression.

Emily shares that her anxiety started at her 10-week ultrasound
when the technician couldn't find a heartbeat. She shares that
she has struggled with her depression and anxiety ever since she
was young, since her beloved father passed away. She shares that
it was hard to be happy during the newborn phase, even though it
is a happy time and her son, Odin, was a wonderful baby.

Lina and Emily also talk about drugs at birth, not having a birth
plan, and their experiences with anxiety. Emily talks about
holistic health and remedies for her postpartum depression and
how her outlet is running. 

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts,
call or text 988. Learn more about the Suicide & Crisis
Lifeline here.

Your body and mind go through many changes during and after
pregnancy. If you feel empty, emotionless, or sad all or most
of the time for longer than 2 weeks during or after pregnancy,
reach out for help. If you feel like you don't love or care for
your baby, you might have postpartum depression. Treatment for
depression, such as therapy or medicine, works and will help you
and your baby be as healthy as possible in the future. Read more
about postpartum depression here. 

Resources: 


Symptoms of Postpartum Depression 



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