On this week's listener series episode, we welcome Kiersten to share her story with our community. Kiersten and her husband dealt with infertility and found out they were pregnant in March of 2020 - which we all know was when our world was heavily impacted by Covid. Kiersten was diagnosed with postpartum psychosis in December of 2020 and shares about her experience and treatment. Kiersten is currently expecting their second son and shares about the importance of having a postpartum support plan after this subsequent delivery.
On this episode you will hear:
- pregnancy and birth during collective trauma
- the impact of isolation on mental health
- anxiety attacks and delusion
- harlequin skin change in babies
- postpartum psychosis
- challenges in the neurobehavioral unit
- Postpartum Support International
- subsequent pregnancy and provider changes
- postpartum support plans
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