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The Nourished Young PodcastAuthor: Avery Young
Join lactation consultant and New Parent Educator Avery Young as she keeps it real, keeps you inspired, and shares stories to help you navigate your new parenting journey. In the Nourished Young Podcast, she meets with new parents who share their worries, their struggles, and their surprises as they share what worked for them and what didnt, so they can help other new parents find empowerment in parenting too. Language: en-us Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ep 12: Unveiling Shadows- A Mother's Journey Through the Darkness of Severe PPD
Thursday, 15 February, 2024
Today, I'm going to be talking with Haley about her journey with her amazing daughter, Avery, and her struggles with real and profound mental health and how that shaped her postpartum period. Let's peel back the layers of glossed-over narratives of parenting that do a disservice to parents who struggle in silence.Episode Highlights:(02:18 - 03:22) Haley shares her struggles with anxiety and how being pregnant ramped it up(04:29 - 07:56) Haley talks about her relationship with her baby while having issues with her mental health(13:25 - 14:17) Haley sharing how having a support plan helped her get through postpartum depressionMentioned in this episode: Pospartum Support InternationalDo you have a story to tell? If your breastfeeding experience has been transformative for you and you'd like to share it with others, then please let us know! We're always looking for new stories to let other people know what's possible. Just send your name and a short overview of your journey, or even just your words of wisdom for new parents. Also, if you need support and want to connect with other parents who understand what you're going through, check out the Nourished Young Community so we can help support you on your journey. Visit www.nourishedyoung.com to learn more.