Beyond Baby Blues
Around 1 in 5 women will experience a mental health problem during pregnancy or in the early years after having a baby. In Beyond Baby Blues, perinatal psychiatrists Lynsey and Chrissy discuss topical issues in maternal mental health.
This podcast is for anyone with an interest in pregnancy, parenting, and mental health: if you are a parent or expectant parent, a healthcare professional working with women and birthing people, or just want to know more about this emerging field, then there is something in the podcast for you!
With thanks to the Royal College of Psychiatrists Faculty of Perinatal Psychiatry.
Podcasting since 2024 • 10 episodes
Beyond Baby Blues
Latest Episodes
Lived experience
Whether we are delivering clinical care or designing and improving healthcare services, the voice of lived experience should be at the heart of everything that we do.In this episode we speak to Sakina Ballard (trustee for Make Birth Bett...
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Episode 10
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33:47
Infant feeding
Infant feeding is an intrinsic part of parenthood. When it goes well it can be incredibly rewarding, but it's not always straightforward and many parents experience difficulties.In this episode, Lynsey and Chrissy discuss the different ...
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Episode 9
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25:50
Loneliness
There is a strong social narrative that pregnancy and parenthood should be a time filled with new connection, a strong sense of community, and abundant social support. In reality many parents can feel incredibly lonely and disconnected.
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Episode 8
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28:56
