101. Let's Chat: When your mental health makes you question whether you should be a mum. With Katie Stevens
In this episode there is discussions about mental illness and suicidal thoughts, if you feel you need support please use any of the links at the bottom of the show notes.How will I be a mum when I can’t even control my own emotions?In this 'Let's Chat' episode, we talk with Katie about the added complexity a diagnosis, initially of depression and anxiety, then bipolar disorder, has on pregnancy.A mental health issue is daunting enough for most people but Katie had also just moved to a new town without her usual supports.Katie speaks so truthfully about her early feelings of whether she should even be a mum and how, with the right treatment, she got to the other side.It is a really insightful and considered chat, essential listening to anyone who either has mental health issues or is a support person, and who are going through the big beautiful journey of becoming MAMA.COPE.org.au -1300 740 398BeyondBlue - 1300 224 636Lifeline - 13 11 14PANDA - 1300 726 306Katie mentions being a member of our GrowMyBaby Pregnancy and Birth Course. You can join at anytime in your pregnancy here. JOIN our pregnancy and birth course.If you are thinking about getting pregnant, join our 11 steps to a positive pregnancy test here. JOIN our getting pregnancy courseIf you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer during a Q & A:https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybabyLINKSJoin our pregnancy and birth courseJoin our getting pregnancy courseInstagram @thekickpregnancypodcastFacebook @thekickpregnancypodcastJust pregnant? Download our checklist to take to your first appointment.Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.