Post-natal Depression with Laura Canty, author of ‘Something to live for’

**In this episode we discuss suicide and depression - if these are tricky subjects for you then please do look after yourself and maybe skip today's episode or listen when you feel ready.** This episode with Laura is very emotional and insightful one, with moments of humour - we hope you enjoy it. We spoke with Laura about:Her situation now as a single mum with 2 children, sharing their care with her ex-husband. What happened when Laura became pregnant with Arthur, the birth (by c-section) and coming home. The moment she decided she didn’t want to leave the house and a few days later when she decided the solution would be to end her life.How her feelings were towards Arthur and when she told her friend how she felt.  The series of thoughts that went through her head and how she would live hour by hour. How she felt like a fraud when the doctor told her she needed help (and ongoing!). The round the clock care she received before being supported by the peri-natal mental health team, suicidal thoughts and then how she agreed to be admitted to a mother and baby unit. Laura’s experience of being in the unit (she was there for 3 months). The different types of postnatal depression and how dads can have post-natal depression too. Why Laura wrote the book and what post-natal depression looks like. The ongoing support Laura received. Getting pregnant the second time, what that meant and how it felt when she had Willow. Routine and how it can help. How important a support system is. You can buy Laura’s book on Amazon here (and in all good bookshops) -   Places to get support -  Association for Post-Natal Illness / PANDAS FOUNDATION UKInstagram @cantylaura @bespokefamily  Facebook @bespokefamily  For information about a Bespoke Family Parent Consultation click here: https://www.bespokefamily.co.uk/parent-consultations    ‘Your Guide to...’ (our downloadable webinars including behaviour, toilet training, sleep and more)  This podcast is produced by Decibelle Creative