Soul To Soul / Postnatal Depression
Honest Feelings About Pregnancy And Beyond
Helen joins Ann in her second soul-to-soul discussion to shed light on the important and often misunderstood topic of postnatal depression. Learn about the realities of having difficulties with maternal mental health and how having postnatal depression does not mean you don't love your child, but does mean you need help and support.
If you are interested in hearing the insights shared at a particular point in the video, please skip ahead to the times below:
00:24 - Helen introduces us to her first experience of postnatal depression, and how she believes she couldn't have coped if it was happening now.
01:40 - Helen and Ann compare their differing experiences of becoming a mother for the first time.
05:30 - Helen and Ann debunk the myth that all women are automatically able to care for and bond with their baby.
08:10 - How being diagnosed with Placenta previa, going into a fearful mindset and insensitivity from a healthcare professional, sent Helen spiralling into postnatal depression once again.
11:50 - The reality that postnatal depression is going unnoticed during lockdown.
12:50 - Helen recounts the feelings of inadequacy she experienced and the slow process of learning to bond with her baby.
14:48 - Helen gives her honest advice to other mothers who feel overwhelmed right now.
17:36 - The importance of being honest with how you are feeling to those around you.
19:01 - Helen's happy ending with her two boys.
Special thanks go to Helen for sharing her knowing in this soul-to-soul discussion.
You can watch Helen's previous Soul-to-soul with Ann, 'Recovering From An Eating Disorder', here.
If you believe you are experiencing postnatal depression or other perinatal mental health problems please do not stay silent. You can find a list of postnatal depression symptoms on the NHS website here. You can also find helpful information about maternal mental health and useful contacts in the UK, on the 'Mind For Better Mental Health' website here.