Scratch That: Parenting & ReParenting Off Script 🌪️ How Do We Not Know More About Postpartum Depression??
On today's episode, we dive into our postpartum experiences, piecing together in hindsight what happened and why. Caitlin offers the plans they're building to set themselves up for sturdy support this time around. The stories we share are tender, the reflections wobbly, and the plans hopeful.
Tune In to Hear Us Talk About:
🩺 The overwhelming lack of medical curiosity or understanding about PPD and menopause.
🕯️ When Caitlin realized they had capital P – Postpartum depression.
🚫 The horrible experience Caitlin had when they tried to reach out for medical support.
♿️ The roles disability and ableism played in Rebekah's postpartum experience.
❌ A few reasons it can be difficult to tell anyone about your PPD symptoms.
🤝 What is Caitlin doing differently with this pregnancy to prepare for Postpartum?
🛒 The very practical, tangible, helpful thing Caitlin's sister is doing to build in supports for this postpartum stretch.
🧑🧑🧒🧒 The broad number of people who can experience PPD beyond a birthing parent.
As Always:
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We would love to hear from you! What were your experiences around postpartum? And what help have you received or offered during postpartum that felt especially helpful?
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