Kirsty - Postnatal depression
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Trigger warning: This episode touches on postnatal depression. If it's triggering, you can call PANDA's Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Helpline on 1300 726 306.
This week’s guest is Kirsty) - a dear friend of mine. She suffered from postnatal depression (PND) four months after the birth of her first daughter, Frankie. During labor she experienced a placental abruption - the placenta detached from the inner wall of the womb, depriving Frankie of oxygen and nutrients. She had an emergency C-section, and little Frankie was in NICU for days before Kirsty could even hold her.
According to @pandanational), 1 in 7 new mums and 1 in 10 new dads in Australia experience postnatal depression. Symptoms include panic attacks, persistent, generalised worry often focused on fears for the health or wellbeing of baby, sleep problems unrelated to the baby’s needs, extreme leathery, feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope with day-to-day life, changes in appetite: under or overeating, increased sensitivity to noise or touch and more.
Kirsty is such a strong woman and will teach you a lot about opening up about trauma and mental health.
If you think you have PND, book an appointment with a health care specialist before self-diagnosing. For some informative links: