#8 Navigating a Traumatic NICU Experience & Late Onset Postpartum Anxiety | Raising Mama Podcast

Описание: Join us in a profound discussion with Kathryn Albergate Davis, a distinguished public health educator, postpartum doula, and a staunch advocate for reproductive justice. Kathryn brings to the table over 13 years of facilitating community health programs and supporting new families. As a mother who has navigated the NICU journey and experienced traumatic grief, she offers a unique perspective that bridges professional insight with personal understanding.

Topics Covered:
The NICU Experience: Hear how Kathryn’s life was profoundly changed by her time in the NICU and the deep impact it had on her family.
Understanding Postpartum Anxiety: Kathryn challenges common misconceptions by sharing her own encounter with postpartum anxiety that surfaced much later than expected.
Navigating Traumatic Grief: An exploration of the lingering effects of grief following pregnancy loss and how it affects maternal mental health.
A New Direction in Career: Learn how Kathryn's personal experiences have informed her professional journey and reinforced her commitment to health education and policy advocacy.
The Continuum of Postpartum: Kathryn discusses her belief in the perpetual nature of postpartum, shaping her approach to motherhood and support for other women.

Key Conversations:
Kathryn reflects on the evolution of her mental health understanding following her NICU experience and the diagnosis of traumatic grief.
Delving into the delayed onset of postpartum anxiety, she discusses the signs that other mothers might overlook.
Kathryn’s professional work in reproductive health is deeply intertwined with her personal journey, providing an integrative approach to supporting new mothers.
She offers coping strategies and resources for women grappling with extended postpartum mental health challenges.
The conversation culminates in Kathryn's insights on how the NICU experience has informed her views on reproductive justice, with a focus on postpartum mental health.

Resources:
What No One Tells You: A Guide to Your Emotions from Pregnancy to Motherhood by Dr. Alexandra Sacks
Nurture: A Modern, Caring Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, and Early Motherhood by Erica Chidi Cohen
The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD
www.chanelporchia.com
www.ancientsongdoulaservices.com
www.nicolemakowka.com
www.miraclemoon.co.uk
www.handtohold.org

Kathryn's experiences and insights underscore the importance of support and understanding in the postpartum period, challenging listeners to consider the long-term journey of motherhood. Tune in for this illuminating episode that bridges the gap between personal trials and professional passion, highlighting the enduring nature of the postpartum experience.

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