Judy Barrington-Smuts explores her experiences of Postnatal depression including how she accepted her ill mental health, her experiences of being in a Mother Baby Unit (MBU) and how this affected the people around her. 

Jude has now recovered and sharing her story can bring hope to those experiencing postnatal depression right now. The most important message from this episode is that it will get better.

This episode was edited by Ben Corbett

Advice and Support

Mastitis

NHS Postnatal Depression 

Support for Perinatal Mental Illness 

Maternal Mental Health Alliance 

The book recommended by Jude in the episode 

Dr Oscar Serrallach - The Postnatal Depletion Cure: A Complete Guide to Rebuilding Your Health and Reclaiming Your Energy for Mothers of Newborns, Toddlers and Young Children

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