Jacqueline Trumbull and Kibby McMahon
Jacqueline Trumbull and Kibby McMahon
Pregnancy and Mental Health
Pregnancy and Mental Health
Pregnancy and Mental Health
Wednesday 6th April 2022
Explore the mental health challenges of pregnancy and learn how to support your loved ones in this episode of 'A Little Help For Our Friends'.
55 minutes
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Jacqueline Trumbull and Kibby McMahon
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Get the buttons here!Pregnancy and Mental Health: Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster
This experience has really made me realize how precious and insane this experience of becoming a mother is, like how women can do this and then go to work like it's just. You just have to juggle so many different factors, like how your body's feeling this baby like the practical sense, like there's just, it's just. For women, it's a good place to think about that.
Pregnancy is an incredible journey, filled with physical changes, emotional highs and lows, and a whirlwind of hormones. In this episode of 'A Little Help For Our Friends', Dr. Kibby McMahon opens up about her first pregnancy, sharing both the joys and the mental health challenges she faced. Alongside co-host Jacqueline Trumbull, they dive into the science behind these emotional shifts and offer practical advice for expecting mothers and their support systems. Dr.
McMahon discusses how pregnancy can lead to anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues, emphasizing the importance of professional monitoring and treatment. She also shares tips on how partners and loved ones can provide meaningful support during this transformative time. From understanding the role transition to coping with identity changes, this episode is packed with valuable insights.
Whether you're pregnant, planning to be, or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a compassionate look at the mental health aspects of pregnancy. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding and learn how to navigate this emotional rollercoaster with empathy and knowledge.