Gemma shares her story of experiencing severe depression during her pregnancy and after the birth of her daughter. She reflects on the kind and compassionate care that helped her to get better, and the negative assumptions she encountered that didn’t. *Trigger warning* Mention of suicide attempt.Links to resources:Royal College of Psychiatrists:Postnatal depression | Royal College of Psychiatrists (rcpsych.ac.uk)Association for Perinatal Illness (APNI):Post Natal Depression - APNI - Association for Post-Natal Illness | Post Natal DepressionTommy's:Depression in pregnancy | Tommy's (tommys.org)BUMPS:bumps - best use of medicine in pregnancy (medicinesinpregnancy.org)Music credit (intro/outro): Harmony - Ikson https://www.iksonmusic.com

Charlotte talks about her experience of developing obsessive compulsive disorder during pregnancy, what she learnt about her condition, and why having a diagnosis is important to her. This episode also explores how to have conversations about the use of medication in pregnancy, considers societal and personal expectations of childbirth and motherhood, and encourages healthcare professionals to #dropthejargon.*Trigger warning* Mention of obsessive thoughts on themes which some may find distressing.Links to resources:Royal College of Psychiatrists:Perinatal OCD | Royal College of Psychiatrists (rcpsych.ac.uk)Maternal OCD:Welcome to Maternal OCDBook recommendation:Everyday Mindfulness for OCD – Jon Hershfield and Shala NicelyMusic credit (intro/outro): Harmony - Ikson https://www.iksonmusic.com   

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