What No One Tells You About Postpartum, From a Mom and Therapist

What is actually normal after you have a baby… and what’s a sign you might need support?In this honest, practical, and deeply reassuring conversation, Kelly is joined by Natalie, a Registered Psychotherapist, mom of one, and currently pregnant, to talk about the postpartum experience no one prepares you for. They unpack the emotional reality of the early weeks after birth, including the very common “baby blues,” the mental load no one talks about, and the difference between what’s hard-but-normal and what may be postpartum depression, anxiety, or OCD.You’ll learn:What the baby blues really feel like (and how long they last)What no one tells you about the postpartum experienceHow postpartum depression, anxiety, and OCD can show upThe signs it’s time to reach out for helpHow to prepare before baby arrives to protect your mental healthHow partners and loved ones can offer meaningful supportThis conversation is for anyone (pregnant folks and supporters!) who wants a more honest, compassionate understanding of postpartum mental health, without shame, fear, or unrealistic expectations. Because the more we talk about it, the less alone new parents have to feel.🎙 Hosted by Kelly, Registered Psychotherapist and host of Permission to Heal📩 Share this episode with someone who might need it⭐ Follow, rate, and review to help us continue bringing these conversations into the lightAt Alli Therapy, we make mental health support accessible and affordable for everyone. Visit alli.io to book a session with an intern therapist (your first session is free, and sessions start at $45 after) or connect with an associate therapist starting at $115.