Well after two months I am back again.

Listen to what has been going on with my life and be sure to follow me on Instagram where I am more active!

This is a quick update as to why I took some time off and what has been going on in my personal life.

Have you ever realized the effect your childhood has had on you since you become a mother?

Did you used to believe you had a great childhood until you were old enough to realize otherwise?

Have you struggled with confidence due to a toxic parent?

If so, this episode is for you.

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On todays episode I speak about the one thing I haven't yet come to terms with and that's my experience with childhood trauma. I speak about my two risk factors that made me a higher risk of developing a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder. 

Other risk factors cited from Postpartum Support International include:

• A personal or family history of depression, anxiety, or postpartum depression
• Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD or PMS)
• Inadequate support in caring for the baby
• Financial stress
• Marital stress
• Complications in pregnancy, birth or breastfeeding
• A major recent life event: loss, house move, job loss
• Mothers of multiples
• Mothers whose infants are in Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)
• Mothers who’ve gone through infertility treatments
• Women with a thyroid imbalance
• Women with any form of diabetes (type 1, type 2 or gestational)

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On today's episode I share my life with postpartum anxiety and ocd. I did not know I had ppa when I had Maddox 2.5 years ago, I truly just believed I was an overprotective mom and this was how I was meant to mother.

I share some very vulnerable stories with you that really demonstrate how severe my anxiety is.

Please feel free to share this to any mama that may be struggling.

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In today's episode I talk very honestly about my symptoms experienced while pregnant which later led to my diagnosis of postpartum depression. I also speak about the hardships I encountered all while trying to find help.

Through this episode, I hope to raise more awareness surrounding maternal mental health. If you have someone in mind that you think needs to hear this raw moment in my life please feel free to share.

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On this episode of Mothering Through Postpartum Depression I share very vulnerable moments and events that led me to where I am today. 

Episode Notes

I am from Australia, I moved to America in July of 2012. I married my now ex husband and I share how life transpired. I became an American citizen in September of 2018.

Thank you for listening and feel free to share my podcast to anyone that may need to hear how life is while living with ppd.

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On this first episode of Mothering Through Postpartum Depression I share a little background into my life as well as what to expect for future content.

Episode Notes

Who I am; Yasmin

I am originally from Australia, hence the accent. I will share my story as to why I landed in America in later episodes.

I will be talking a lot about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADS) and how they affect not only moms but husbands as well.

I will discuss how I got diagnosed, my first symptoms and how I live with ppd/ppa and ppocd.

Thank you for joining me on my very first episode!

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Hi and welcome to mothering through postpartum depression podcast. In this introduction you will hear a brief summary of what our journey together will be about. You can find me on Instagram @yasminbrooke1