The Making Mama Well Podcast with Dr. Pip Houghton
Dr. Pip Houghton talks to real mamas, pregnant and parenting people about maternal mental health and the "normal hard stuff" that all newly parenting families experience. Through real patient stories, Dr. Pip will address common maternal mental health questions. Making Mama Well exists to make sure no mama feels alone in her experience. You are still a good mom. With help, you will be well. TRIGGER WARNING: Some of the episodes in the show will dive into hard topics including but not limited to miscarriage, stillbirth, suicidal thoughts and birth trauma. This podcast series is part of a perinatal mental health project and is an initiative ofthe Campbell River and District Division of Family Practice, supported with funding from the Shared Care Committee – a partnership of Doctors of BC and the BC government. Musical stylings and sound editing for this series were provided by Nick Houghton and Hootin’ Music.The stories in this podcast are intended for education purposes only and not to be viewed as a substitute for personal medical advice.
Episodes
11 episodes
Don't F*ck It Up - Dr Pip and Chris discuss the importance of partners in the postpartum period
So much is going on in the postpartum period, it can feel like a huge adjustment for everyone. Dads, partners and support people may struggle to find their place in these early days especially when mama and baby seem so tightly connected.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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57:44
I Hated Him - Dr. Pip talks to Amanda about Relationship Challenges Postpartum
Adding a new baby to your family, whether it be the first or the third, is both joyful and uniquely stressful. In fact, some of the biggest stressors we go through in our lives are ones traditionally viewed as positive – marriage, moving, start...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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51:24
Counting Blessings, Not Chromosomes - Dr Pip chats to Abby about navigating unexpected news in pregnancy
In this episode I speak to Abby, entrepreneur and founder of Pursuing Her Purpose and podcast host on the HERself Podcast. Abby is a mama to three and inclusion advocate. In this episode she shares her journey through a prenatal diagnosis of Do...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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31:04
It's Not Supposed to Hurt Like This - Dr. Pip talks to Katie and IBCLC Jamie on breastfeeding challenges and mental health
In this episode I talk to Katie, mama to two and Jamie, mama to four, IBCLC, RN and MA in Counselling Psychology candidate. Katie shares her journey in breastfeeding including challenges with mastitis, oversupply and latch all of which co...
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51:44
I Don't Think I Ever Felt Confident In The Pregnancy - Dr. Pip Talks to Cora about Infertility and Pregnancy Loss
A pregnant person starts to experience changes in their body, heart and identity as early as four weeks of pregnancy. As soon as that test turns positive, the transition to motherhood begins, which is a whole person process. From physical chang...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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32:44
I Was Terrified - Dr. Pip Discusses Medical Complications and PPA
Trigger Warning: In this episode we talk about a newborn with breathing problems. Some of the specifics of this story may be triggering to some listeners. In this episode I talk to Krista about her postpartum journey with her secon...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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34:50
Trauma with a Lower Case T - Dr. Pip talks to Andi about her birth experience
In this episode, Andi shares her experience with what she calls "lower case t birth trauma", a form of trauma that she interprets as present but not overwhelming. This episode will resonate with any listeners who live in remote communities as A...
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35:52
Safe Sleep Was my Number One Anxiety Trigger - Dr. Pip talks to Denie about postpartum anxiety
In this episode Dr. Pip talks to Denie about her experience with recurrent pregnancy loss and subsequent perinatal anxiety. Denie is very straightforward in her experience with postpartum anxiety, intrusive thoughts and the resources she found ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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43:52
I Felt Like a Dark Cloud Came Over Me - Dr Pip Explores Postpartum Depression
In this episode Dr. Pip talks with Lindsay, mama to one and PPD survivor. Lindsay shares her experience with postpartum depression and the steps she took towards healing. Lindsay is a particularly special guest as she is a close friend to Dr. P...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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32:08
I'm Just an Angry Mom - Dr. Pip explores postpartum rage and anger
In this episode Dr. Pip interviews Kristina, a brave mama to two littles who is sharing her experience with postpartum rage as a symptom of PPA. Kristina gets vulnerable in this episode around her fears of reaching out for her help and how her ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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Making Mama Well with Dr. Pip - Trailer
Welcome to the Making Mama Well Podcast, hosted by Dr. Pip Houghton - family doctor with a focus in perinatal mental health. This series will feature the voices of real parents who have lived experience with perinatal mental health disord...
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Season 1
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Episode 0
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