Down In The Bumps

Dr Laura Bladon, a psychiatrist with a keen interest in perinatal mental health, speaks to inspiring women and families who have been affected by perinatal mental health problems, listening and learning from their powerful stories.

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Down In The Bumps

Jade's Story

April 28, 2022 • Dr Laura Bladon • Season 1 • Episode 1

Jade describes her experience of postpartum psychosis and postnatal depression after the birth of her son, and how admission to the Mother and Baby Unit helped her recovery.

*Trigger warning* Mention of suicidal thoughts and traumatic birth.

Links to resources:

Royal College of Psychiatrists:

Mother and baby units (MBUs) | Royal College of Psychiatrists (rcpsych.ac.uk)

Postpartum psychosis | Royal College of Psychiatrists (rcpsych.ac.uk)

Action on Postpartum Psychosis:

Action on Postpartum Psychosis | National charity supporting women and families affected by postpartum psychosis (app-network.org)

Music credit (intro/outro): Harmony - Ikson https://www.iksonmusic.com