Vedic Worldview

A Vedic Perspective on Postpartum Depression

Sep 24, 2023

The podcast discusses the Vedic perspective on postpartum depression, highlighting its prevalence and the need for compassion. It explores strategies for coping with postpartum depression, including Ayurveda and meditation practices during pregnancy. The importance of honoring and supporting mothers is emphasized, along with the benefits of Vedic meditation and Ayurveda for their well-being.

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Postpartum depression can be mitigated by practicing Vedic meditation and having knowledge of Ayurveda.

Mothers of all backgrounds are susceptible to postpartum depression due to the physiological, anatomical, psychological, and sociological changes during and after pregnancy.

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Understanding the Role of Mothers

Mothers play a crucial role in our lives, as they are the ones who give us life and shape our development. In the ancient Vedic tradition, mothers are credited with giving us the magnificent human brain and all its capabilities. However, modern psychology tends to blame mothers for everything. It is important to honor and understand the immense contribution and sacrifices mothers make. They bear the challenging task of building a brain and a body during pregnancy, which takes a toll on their physiology. Unfortunately, postpartum depression affects all mothers to varying degrees, due to hormonal imbalances, fatigue, and the overwhelming demands of caring for a newborn. By practicing Vedic meditation and having knowledge of Ayurveda, mothers can find balance, adaptability, and stability in their lives, minimizing the impact of postpartum depression.

Introduction

4min

Understanding Postpartum Depression and the Benefits of Ayurveda and Vedic Meditation

3min

Strategies for Coping with Postpartum Depression

2min

The Tremendous Impact of Motherhood and the Importance of Empathy

2min

Honoring and Supporting Mothers

5min

Carrying a child, giving birth and raising a baby places a huge burden on mothers, physically and emotionally. Each mother’s experience is unique and there is no reliable user guide showing how to navigate this transformational stage of life.

And while everyone concerned hopes for the mother to have a joyful experience, for many that’s not the case. Though it’s only received medical recognition in recent decades, postpartum depression, (aka postnatal depression) has been a part of the motherhood journey for millenia.

In this episode Thom explores the Vedic perspective on postpartum depression, highlighting the fact that it’s much more common than we might think, and inviting us to take a compassionate position, even to the point of reframing our relationships with our own mothers.

Episode Highlights

[00:47] The Magnificent Gift of Motherhood

[03:04] The Needy Sound of a Baby

[05:36] A Peaceful Pregnancy: The Ayurveda Way

[08:03] Ayurvedic Herbs for New Mothers

[10:08] Walking in Mom's Shoes

[11:58] Vedic Meditation for Mothers To Be

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