Intrusive thoughts, repetitively checking on the sleeping baby, and having a racing mind 100% of the day. This was Kayla's reality for months.
Chances are, you know someone personally, or have heard a story of a woman who suffers with postpartum anxiety or depression. But did you know that postpartum OCD and PTSD are also common diagnosis? What does that mean? What does it look like?
Tune in as Kayla shares her journey through these hard diagnosis after having their beautiful boy, Jackson. She shares how her every day life looked, when she finally hit her breaking point, and how she healed herself to get back to her fun-loving self!
Let's chat, mamas!
* Please note that we touch on sensitive topics like suicide, intrusive thoughts, and share stories that may be triggering for others.
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KAYLA'S INFO:
Instagram:
Mother May I: MotherMayIYXE - This is the Non Profit organization that Kayla has co-created to help raise awareness around Maternal Mental Health. Their clothing line focuses on spreading positive affirmation, and all proceeds are donated to the appropriate initiatives.
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SPONSOR:
Rosalyn Summach.
Labour and Delivery Nurse
Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Sleep Coach
Rosalyn offers both breastfeeding and pre-natal classes via her provate practice.
Find her on Instagram at: rosalyn.themamacoach
Check out Episode 10 and Episode 10 part 2, to hear a Q+A with Rosalyn, where we covered the questions you mamas provided us on prenatal, labour and delivery, babies sleep, postpartum healing and breastfeeding!