Ep142: MeLynn’s Birth Story - Prenatal Mental Health Treatment

We often hear about postpartum depression but rarely is prenatal mental health a topic of discussion. MeLynn experienced anxiety and depression during pregnancy and there is a lot to learn from her story. She started by telling her partner how she was feeling, then saw a counselor, and eventually she went on medication. Did you know there are therapists who specialize in prenatal mental health? Medication is not necessarily the first place to start, but once again, to have a healthy baby you have to have a healthy mom. There is definitely a stigma around psychiatric treatment during pregnancy. Not only was it hard for MeLynn to see medication as an option for herself, but she found herself blindsided by her delivery team’s averse attitude toward her being on pharmaceuticals. She was faced with a lot of stress and confusion in the delivery room as a result. It might be a good idea to check in advance to see what your hospital’s policy is for moms who are on psychiatric medications. In this Episode, You’ll Learn About: -What prenatal anxiety and depression were like for MeLynn -How COVID had a hand in MeLynn finding virtual support -Why she reached out to a therapist and how she found the right one -What were some of the techniques she learned from her therapist -Which pain medication she opted for and how certain she was about her choice -How the delivery team reacted to her being medicated -How MeLynn has decided to continue her mental health treatment going forward Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode141 Check out The Birth Preparation Course Help out the show and be entered into a drawing for an Amazon giftcard by taking our listener survey Register for the class How to Create a Birth Plan the Right Way Take a quick, fun labor pain quiz Our Sponsors: * Check out factormeals.com/drnicole50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next box! * Check out ritual.com/DRNICOLE and get 25% off! * Embrace an informed and empowered journey to parenthood with Informed Pregnancy Plus. Start with 'The Business of Being Born' today at informedpregnancy.tv. * Head to byheart.com/podcast my code DRNICOLE for a great deal! * Head to the app store and check out the FREE FamilyAlbum app! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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