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Let’s Talk about Postpartum Depression

Big Talk About Tiny Humans - A Parenting Podcast

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Episode  ·  1 Play  ·  36:46  ·  Jun 8, 2022

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The birth of a baby brings with it a roller coaster of mixed emotions ranging from joy to fear. But, one unexpected state could be depression. And, what's more, any new mother is susceptible to it!In the 21st episode, hosts Dr Meghna and Devishobha talk about Postpartum Depression (PPD)- what it is and why it happens, how PPD is different from postpartum blues, and how new moms experiencing it can cope with it.The hosts discuss how new mothers, already grappling with a host of biological, emotional, social, and financial changes, can recognize that they’re experiencing PPD. They also discuss the causes of PPD and why it’s a condition that is being heard about more these days. The hosts also discuss how families can support a new mother experiencing PPD. They also highlight the importance of seeking professional help in treating PPD.The hosts share 3 buckets of strategies for dealing with PPD, acronymed SAD. S= SupportA= Activities for the well-beingD= Daily activitiesBig Talk About Tiny Humans is India’s first research-based podcast for parenting and educators, hosted by Devishobha Chandramouli and Dr Meghna. Visit https://ivm.today/tinyhumans to learn more about the show.If you wish to learn more, check out:What my Postpartum depression taught me about supporting other mothers (https://kidskintha.com/postpartum-depression/)Traditional weaning group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/twindiaBreastfeeding support for Indian mothers on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breastfeedingsupportforindianmomsTune in to Big Talk About Tiny Humans every Wednesday for new episodes! Have a question or topic you’d like to see covered on the show? Follow and DM the hosts on Instagram at @kidskintha and @thetherapistmommy and the hosts will address them in future episodes. Visit https://kidskintha.com/ and https://raisingfamilyacademy.com to learn more about the hosts’ ongoing programmes on parenting and child development.. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android or or iOS. Subscribe to the show on your favourite podcast platform to never miss an episode! You can check out the IVM website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/ .You can also listen and subscribe to the podcast on all podcast platforms. If you’re on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, don’t forget to leave the show a rating and a review. You can also find the show on Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts, JioSaavn, Castbox or elsewhere. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

36m 46s  ·  Jun 8, 2022

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