101. Let's Chat: When your mental health makes you question whether you should be a mum. With Katie Stevens

The Kick Pregnancy Podcast

In this episode there is discussions about mental illness and suicidal thoughts, if you feel you need support please use any of the links at the bottom of the show notes.
How will I be a mum when I can’t even control my own emotions?
In this 'Let's Chat' episode, we talk with Katie about the added complexity a diagnosis, initially of depression and anxiety, then bipolar disorder, has on pregnancy.

A mental health issue is daunting enough for most people but Katie had also just moved to a new town without her usual supports.

Katie speaks so truthfully about her early feelings of whether she should even be a mum and how, with the right treatment, she got to the other side.

It is a really insightful and considered chat, essential listening to anyone who either has mental health issues or is a support person, and who are going through the big beautiful journey of becoming MAMA.

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Chapters

1. Navigating Pregnancy and Mental Health (00:00:00)

2. Navigating Medication and Pregnancy Fears (00:05:09)

3. Informative Program on Pregnancy and Childbirth (00:17:31)

4. Childbirth Experience and Pain Relief (00:20:59)

5. New Mother's Postpartum Journey (00:30:07)

6. Navigating Mental Health and Motherhood (00:39:44)