#23 How Does Postnatal Depression Feel for a First-Time Mum? From the How To Life Podcast

🌸 My Journey with Postnatal Depression: A New Mum’s Honest Story 🌸In this deeply personal episode, I share my journey with postnatal depression as a new mum, shedding light on the emotional and mental challenges many of us face after childbirth. Postpartum depression is often an unspoken part of the motherhood experience, and in this video, I open up about my struggles, how I recognized the signs, and the steps I took toward recovery.This episode is for anyone who feels isolated or overwhelmed by the emotional rollercoaster of new motherhood. Whether you're experiencing postnatal depression yourself or supporting someone who is, my hope is that this video helps you feel less alone and more understood. I'll discuss the impact of mental health after childbirth, coping strategies, the importance of seeking help.Opening up about my postnatal blues when I have my first child Noah was really hard. I felt embarrassed and confused about how I fell into the feelings that had a profound impact on my time as a new mum. Being able to speak about it on the How To Podcast at the time was tough, but so rewarding. I was able to share the experience and connect with so many mums who had felt the same. So in this week’s The Baby Playbook Podcast episode I wanted to share that moment, as I still feel like it can help someone out there who may be feeling the same. Whether you’re a new mum, a soon-to-be parent, or a loved one trying to understand the complexities of mental health after childbirth, this episode provides valuable insights and support for those navigating the postpartum period.This episode discusses topics of mental health.. If you or anyone you know needs support, call Lifeline 131 114, or Beyond Blue 1800 512 348.In an emergency dial 000.LINKS: Listen to the rest of the How To Life Podcast here: ⁠https://novafm.com.au/podcast/how-to-life/5060f830-b58c-4479-984a-68d1f205bbb7⁠ Follow Nikolina Koevska Kharoufeh here: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/heynikolinak/?hl=en⁠Subscribe to the mailing list for more INFO: ⁠https://heynikolinak.co/⁠Join our private FB page to share and request advice from fellow parents: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1615190698987282⁠ Grab a copy of My Mummy Loves Fudge (your favourite children’s book!): ⁠https://heynikolinak.co/b/mymummylovesfudge ⁠#PostnatalDepression #FirstTimeMom #PostpartumWellness #MentalHealthAfterBirth #PostpartumDepression #MotherhoodAndMentalHealth #PostpartumSupport #NewMomLife #MentalHealthMatters #ParentingPodcast #PostpartumJourney #CopingWithPostnatalDepression