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Australian Birth Stories

415 | Jessie, one baby, anxiety and depression, private obstetrician, vaginismus, pelvic floor physiotherapist, pregnancy insomnia, TENS, epidural, breastfeeding challenges, postpartum joy

Aug 28, 2023
Jessie, a woman with a history of anxiety and depression, shares her surprise first birth story. She discusses her preparations for labor and birth with a pelvic floor physiotherapist and the choice to have an epidural. Jessie also opens up about her mental health and breastfeeding challenges, emphasizing the joy of being a mother and the deep love she has for her baby.
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  • Jessie worked closely with her healthcare providers to manage her anxiety and depression during pregnancy, highlighting the importance of seeking professional support.
  • Jessie emphasizes the joy and love she feels as a mother during the postpartum period, countering the narrative around postnatal depression.

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Pregnancy and Birth Experience

In this podcast episode, Jessie shares her unexpected first pregnancy and birth experience. Despite the surprise pregnancy, Jessie worked closely with her healthcare providers to navigate her anxiety and depression throughout the process. She sought support from her psychiatrist, psychologist, and pelvic floor physiotherapist to manage her mental health and physical well-being. Despite initial concerns and changing birth plans, Jessie describes her labor and delivery as a calm and empowering experience, feeling a sense of pride and accomplishment.

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