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

Robby's Story

July 24, 2023 • Dr Laura Bladon • Season 2 • Episode 2

This time, the focus is on how perinatal mental illness can affect partners. Robby shares his story of becoming a first-time dad and doing his best to support Eleanor while looking after his own mental health. (You can listen to Eleanor's Story earlier in the series.)

*Trigger warning* Mention of suicide and pregnancy loss.

Links to resources:

Sands:

Sands | Saving babies' lives. Supporting bereaved families.

PaNDAS (Postnatal depression awareness and support):

Online Support Groups – PANDAS Foundation UK

Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP):

support for dads and co-parents (app-network.org)

Proud 2 b Parents (LGBTQIA+):

Proud 2 b Parents

Dad Pad:

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust have signed up to this fantastic resource which can be accessed by downloading the app via the App Store/Google Play (search "DadPad") and then entering your Lancashire/South Cumbria postcode.

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