Unpacking Postpartum Depression

Fixing The Fix with Heather Rhodes

In this episode, Heather interviews Janda Shipp, RN, postpartum survivor and single mom who is passionate about helping new moms and their family members gain the necessary tools to understand and deal with this serious mental health illness that can affect new moms soon after having a baby. Heather and Janda discuss very candidly the feelings and thoughts of fear, anxiety, exhaustion, sadness and how the need for self-care and meeting the basic needs of new mothers is paramount and crucial. They discuss the need for family support and observing the signs to look for and address early on with their loved one who is potentially living with postpartum depression, so they can take the steps to intervene and get help. Postpartum depression can lead to disconnect between a mother and her child, as well as other important relationships and Janda stresses the importance of women being screened for this mental illness at regular visits so health professionals can gain insight and began taking preventative steps with open and honest communication to get new moms the help and support they need so they don't have to suffer in silence and enjoy this time in their lives that is meant to be joyful.
I would like to thank Nico Ortega for his work on producing and editing this podcast and Janda Shipp for sharing her personal story and suggestions for new moms and their loved ones.
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