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BLUE MUMDAYSThe Parental Mental Health Podcast Author: Vikki Stephenson
Blue MumDays is a podcast about perinatal illness, parenting and being kind to yourself. Up to 1 in 7 mums and 1 in 10 dads will suffer with their mental health after the birth of their baby. Having once interviewed the likes of Sir David Attenborough and Hans Zimmer during my BBC career, Im now speaking to mums, dads and mental health experts each week, in an effort to understand my own experience of postnatal depression. Dispelling myths, smashing stigma & bringing hope to parents having a hard time. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Kids & Family, Mental Health, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Finding Hope After Baby Loss - Frontline Midwife to Mother: Anna Kent (Part 2)
Episode 39
Sunday, 5 January, 2025
In this second part of Frontline Midwife Anna Kent's story, Anna talks movingly about her own experience of motherhood, from an early miscarriage to the tragic loss of her baby daughter Fatima at only 6 months gestation, due to a rare brain condition. Anna discusses the impact this had on her mental health and grief, as well as the transformative experience of having her second daughter, Aisha. Anna emphasises the importance of creating safe spaces to discuss and honour baby loss. The episode also highlights Anna's memoir, 'Frontline Midwife,' and the legacy of her late midwife friend, Helen Loewenstein. *Trigger Warning* Miscarriage, baby loss, very brief mention of suicide. In This Episode:[00:00] Teaser quote[01:47] Introducing Anna Kent[03:25] Anna's personal journey with motherhood[04:11] Unexpected pregnancy, distressing miscarriage[09:21] Challenges and decisions during Anna's second pregnancy[14:03] The birth and devastating loss of Fatima[21:38] Coping with grief and moving forward[23:37] Pregnant again, with Aisha[24:59] The need for empathy and compassion in midwifery[26:18] Concentrating on positive birth experiences[29:16] Aisha's birth story[31:15] Balancing grief and love, honouring Fatima's memory[33:42] How to help a grieving parent[40:14] The impact of writing the 'Frontline Midwife'[45:19] Current life and reflectionsKey Takeaways:Anna Kent's Instagram page to find out more about Anna and her work.Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) provide vital medical care and humanitarian assistance to victims of conflict, natural disasters, epidemics or healthcare exclusion in more than 70 countries.A cerebral teratoma is a rare, malignant, and fast-growing tumour that originates in the brain and is made up of multiple tissues.Zephyrs Charity in Nottingham supports families following pregnancy loss or the death of a baby or child. They run a number of therapeutic support sessions for bereaved parents in the Nottingham area.The Helen Loewenstein Memorial Trust was set up to honour Anna’s midwife friend Helen. We make grants to cover course-fees and essential study expenses for student midwives in Liberia who would not otherwise have sufficient funds to become qualified midwives.Listen to “It’s Not The End: Recovery After Baby Loss’ with the wonderful Keji Moses of Mayah’s Legacy.Click this link to find out more about Keji's charity, Mayah's LegacyNHS on Miscarriage information.The Miscarriage Association is a UK charity providing further support for those experiencing baby loss.Tommys is the largest charity in the UK carrying out...
