Becoming a parent is a brain-altering experience. In this episode, Lynsey and Chrissy dive into the latest neuroscience research about what happens to the brain during pregnancy and the postnatal period. It’s pretty amazing! If you would like to find out more about this topic, you can check out the <a href='https://www.pregnancyandthebrain.com/'>Hoekzema lab website</a> and read this <a href='https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6440938/'>open-access paper.</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2290576/open_sms">Send us a message!</a>If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health difficulties, please know that there is lots of help available. You can contact your primary care provider in the first instance, or if you are based in the UK the <a href='https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/find-care-for-your-mental-health-before-during-and-after-pregnancy/'>NHS perinatal mental health website</a> will help you to find support in your local area.

Postpartum psychosis

Around 1 in 5 women will experience a mental health problem during pregnancy or in the early years after having a baby. In Beyond Baby Blues, perinatal psychiatrists Lynsey and Chrissy discuss topical issues in maternal mental health.This podcast is for anyone with an interest in pregnancy, parenting, and mental health: if you are a parent or expectant parent, a healthcare professional working with women and birthing people, or just want to know more about this emerging field, then there is something in the podcast for you!With thanks to the Royal College of Psychiatrists Faculty of Perinatal Psychiatry.&nbsp;