What happens when Peripartum Depression visits your Pregnancy? Maria's Birth Story + Clinical Psychologist insights

Every pregnancy is awash in chemicals--that’s how the magic happens, how we turn an egg and a sperm into another human being. But this chemistry can have other consequences, notably, peripartum depression. Peripartum depression, the condition formerly known as postpartum depression, has been renamed to reflect the fact that this form of depression can strike during a pregnancy, as well as after it. It is believed to affect 1 in 9 mothers, a full 50 percent of these cases are thought to occur during the pregnancy. Today’s guest didn’t share her feelings with anyone, first imagining that it was normal to have unsettling thoughts during pregnancy. After birth she experienced guilt about her lack of interest in connection. Fast forward five years, today she’s trying to help other mothers who find themselves in this situation.  For more about Maria, find her work at https://www.parentonboard.com

I also include the insights of Dr. Shosh, a clinical psychologist with exptensive experience in treating peripartum depression.

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