Maternal mental health after NICU: Common conditions and where to find support | S3E46
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“Is it just me?”
If you’ve ever asked yourself that after NICU – you’re not alone. Struggling with your mental health after time in neonatal care is sadly incredibly common for so many of us. There’s lots of different ways you can find your mental health suffering, and in today’s episode, Dr. Frankie is diving into many different conditions, where you can find the support you need and also her own story of anxiety after neonatal care.
In this episode, Frankie shares:
- Feeling frozen and disconnected after her baby’s early arrival
- The sneaky ways postnatal anxiety showed up
- Why emotions after NICU can feel so messy – and why that’s normal
- How to know when it’s time to reach out for support
- What healing actually looks like (hint: it’s not about “getting over it”)
If you’re carrying heavy feelings after NICU, this episode is for you. You’re not broken, you’re not a bad parent, and you don’t have to do this alone.
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