REWIND: Pretty Personal: When the Baby Blues Become Postpartum Anxiety & Depression

Episode DescriptionPostpartum depression (PPD) and postpartum anxiety (PPA) can look completely different from one mom to the next, and they don’t always end when the newborn stage does. In this Pretty Personal episode, we share our real experiences with postpartum mental health, from anxiety, sadness and rage to feeling hopeless, overwhelmed, and simply not like yourself after having a baby.We recorded the new intro for this REWIND before the Lindsay Clancy trial began, but the timing now feels especially important. As postpartum mental health, including the separate and much more severe condition of postpartum psychosis, becomes part of a larger national conversation, we believe there’s value in continuing to share our stories and making it easier for moms to talk about what they’re experiencing.What We CoverThe difference between the baby blues, postpartum depression and postpartum anxietyWhat PPD and PPA actually felt like for each of usWhy symptoms don’t always follow the postpartum timeline you expectAnxiety, sadness, rage, intrusive thoughts and not feeling like yourselfTherapy, medication, support and learning to ask for helpHow postpartum mental health can affect motherhood, marriage and your sense of selfKristina shares her experience with postpartum anxiety after her second son and again after having twins. Christina opens up about postpartum depression after her second baby, the anxiety that came with it, and what ultimately helped her begin feeling like herself again.But First…We have a NEW intro! We both read Yesteryear and… WHAT DID WE JUST READ?! No spoilers, but we need to discuss that twist.We’re also starting a Pretty in Pink Again Facebook page and hopefully a group where we can all talk about what we’re reading, watching and currently obsessing over. Consider this the beginning of the PIPA group chat era.💗 Pink SpotlightEach week, we highlight a moment, product, or practice that’s bringing us joy:Christina: A simple morning and evening gratitude note on her phone that has become a running journal of the little moments she wants to remember.Kristina: Giving herself permission to recognize and sit with a hard feeling before immediately trying to fix it.If you’ve ever wondered, “Why don’t I feel like myself?” after having a baby, this conversation is worth hearing again.Love the Episode?If this conversation resonates with you, we'd love for you to share it with another parent who could use the reminder that none of us are getting it perfect, and we're all learning as we go.You can also follow along on Instagram @prettyinpinkagain @kristinabontempo and @christinatarabishy for more behind-the-scenes, clips, and everything we’re building beyond the mic. 💗Hey PIPAS! Send us a text for episode feedback, ideas, and questions!