Postpartum Mental Health: What New Mothers Need to Know with Nikki Wilson from Maternal Mental Health Alliance
Positive Pregnancy, Birth and Motherhood by Pop That Mumma founder of Birth Box and Oxytocin BubbleShow Notes
In this episode I’m joined by Nikki Wilson from the Maternal Mental Health Alliance to talk about postpartum mental health, the early weeks after birth, and the signs that a new mum might need more support.
We talk about baby blues, postnatal depression, intrusive thoughts, bonding, identity shifts and why so many women feel shame in silence.
This is an important, reassuring conversation for anyone navigating pregnancy, postpartum or new motherhood.
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Need support? If you are in crisis, despairing or suicidal, please talk to a healthcare professional immediately. This could be a GP, midwife or health visitor, for example. Or, you can: Call 111 Go to A&E at your nearest hospital Call Samaritans on 116 123 or email [email protected].
Other support options as mentioned by Nikki: - NHS Talking Therapies - PANDAS foundation - Maternal OCD - Pregnancy Sickness Support - Make Birth Better - Birth Trauma Association
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