A Healthy Push18 Heinä 2022

031: Postpartum Anxiety & Becoming a New Mom with Sarah Swenson

Many women struggle with postpartum anxiety. According to an article published by Harvard Medical School, it’s estimated that at least one in five women has postpartum anxiety. It’s so important to understand postpartum anxiety, and to be aware of what it can look like, so that women can get the treatment they need if they find themselves struggling with postpartum anxiety.

In this episode, my former colleague and friend, Sarah Swenson joins me to discuss postpartum anxiety and becoming a new mom. Sarah is a licensed clinical social worker and has worked with women through varying stages of their life for over 20 years. She has an incredible amount of knowledge when it comes to perinatal and postnatal care, and Sarah also shares her experience with postpartum anxiety, along with lots of amazing insights, knowledge, and tips.

Sarah and I also chat lots about our own experiences in becoming moms, and we share some of the challenges we have faced along the way and how we’ve moved through them. Whether you’re thinking about becoming a mom, are a mom, are struggling with postpartum anxiety, are worried about potentially struggling with postpartum anxiety, or are worried about becoming a mom, this episode is for you!

In this episode, we dive into:

What postpartum is and can look like
Potential risk factors of postpartum anxiety
Signs of postpartum anxiety
Expectations surrounding being a new mom
Sarah’s experience with postpartum anxiety
What being a new mom actually looks like, and how it’s okay to not have it all figured out!
Processing the grief of who you used to be
How postpartum can show up during pregnancy and even months after giving birth
Whether or not you’ll experience postpartum anxiety if you experienced it in previous pregnancies
Tips for if you’re struggling with postpartum anxiety
Tips for if you’re worried about experiencing postpartum anxiety
Helpful resources

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