Beyond Baby Blues
Lynsey McAlpine & Chrissy Jayarajah
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Around 1 in 5 women will experience a mental health problem during pregnancy or in the early years after having a baby. In Beyond Baby Blues, perinatal psychiatrists Lynsey and Chrissy discuss topical issues in maternal mental health.
This podcast is for anyone with an interest in pregnancy, parenting, and mental health: if you are a parent or expectant parent, a healthcare professional working with women and birthing people, or just want to know more about this emerging field, then there is something in the podcast for you!
With thanks to the Royal College of Psychiatrists Faculty of Perinatal Psychiatry.
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Hyperemesis gravidarum
Pregnancy sickness is a spectrum: while most women experience some degree of pregnancy sickness, hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a severe form at the extreme end of the spectrum. It affects about 3%…
Lived experience
Whether we are delivering clinical care or designing and improving healthcare services, the voice of lived experience should be at the heart of everything that we do.In this episode we speak to…
Infant feeding
Infant feeding is an intrinsic part of parenthood. When it goes well it can be incredibly rewarding, but it's not always straightforward and many parents experience difficulties.In this episode,…
Loneliness
There is a strong social narrative that pregnancy and parenthood should be a time filled with new connection, a strong sense of community, and abundant social support. In reality many parents can…
ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects up to 4% of the adult population although it is under-recognised and under-diagnosed in women and girls. In this episode we are joined by Dr…
Sleep
Sleep is absolutely vital for the body and brain to function properly, but sleep disruption is almost universal in the perinatal period. This can have a huge impact on parenting and on mental…
Gender disappointment
“Is it a boy or a girl!?” Some parents experience sadness, distress, and feelings of shame when their baby’s gender does not match their preferences and expectations. In this episode, Lynsey and…
Perinatal depression
Perinatal depression is one of the most common illnesses to affect people during pregnancy and the postnatal period. Its effects can be devastating and, if left untreated, it can have a huge impact…
The good enough mother
Donald Winnicott was a paediatrician and psychoanalyst whose work had a profound influence on our understanding of psychological development. In today’s episode, Lynsey and Chrissy discuss…
Postpartum psychosis
Postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency that can start very suddenly in the days or weeks after having a baby. It can happen to anyone and often occurs completely out of the blue. In this…
The neurobiology of pregnancy and motherhood
Becoming a parent is a brain-altering experience. In this episode, Lynsey and Chrissy dive into the latest neuroscience research about what happens to the brain during pregnancy and the postnatal…
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Beyond Baby Blues has published 11 episodes since February 2024, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Kids & Family.
Beyond Baby Blues is currently declining with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 27m.
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