Judy Barrington-Smuts explores her experiences of Postnatal depression including how she accepted her ill mental health, her experiences of being in a Mother Baby Unit (MBU) and how this affected the people around her.
Jude has now recovered and sharing her story can bring hope to those experiencing postnatal depression right now. The most important message from this episode is that it will get better.
This episode was edited by Ben Corbett
Advice and Support
Support for Perinatal Mental Illness
Maternal Mental Health Alliance
The book recommended by Jude in the episode
Dr Oscar Serrallach - The Postnatal Depletion Cure: A Complete Guide to Rebuilding Your Health and Reclaiming Your Energy for Mothers of Newborns, Toddlers and Young Children
Mindfulness for learning encourages the use of local bookstores if you want to purchase any of our recommended books. Click here to find your nearest local book shop.
