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.
The Making Mama Well Podcast with Dr. Pip Houghton
I'm Just an Angry Mom - Dr. Pip explores postpartum rage and anger
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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 anger came out towards her older child. You can find more information on postpartum anger on my blog:
You’re Not Just an Angry Mom — Making Mama Well
If you think you are suffering from a perinatal mental health disorder, these resources may be helpful to you:
Pacific Post Partum Support Society - Vancouver, BC Canada
Postpartum Support International - PSI