20 | The Motherwhelm with Erin | Type 1 Diabetes, Birth Trauma & Postpartum Depression

In this episode of The Motherwhelm, I sit down with my beautiful friend Erin to talk about pregnancy with type 1 diabetes, birth trauma, PTSD, and recovering from postpartum depression.Erin shares her deeply personal journey through pregnancy and motherhood while living with type 1 diabetes, including the unexpected complications she experienced along the way. She reflects on a traumatic birth that resulted in PTSD and postpartum depression, the loneliness of navigating the early postpartum period, and the long road towards healing.Together, we explore the realities of living with a chronic illness during pregnancy, the emotional impact of birth trauma, and the strength it takes to keep moving forward when motherhood begins in ways you never imagined. Erin's story is an honest and courageous reminder that alongside the joy of motherhood can exist grief, fear, uncertainty, and incredible resilience.If you've experienced type 1 diabetes in pregnancy, birth trauma, PTSD, postpartum depression, or you're finding your way through a difficult season of motherhood, I hope Erin's story reminds you that you are not alone.Topics discussed: type 1 diabetes, pregnancy with type 1 diabetes, preeclampsia, PUPPP (PUPPS), birth trauma, traumatic birth, emergency caesarean, general anaesthetic caesarean, PTSD, postpartum depression, maternal mental health, resilience, motherhood.