Anna Williamson on her anxiety disorder during pregnancy | Happy Mum Happy Baby: The Podcast

[@tonya_slevin]

I so so needed to hear another mum have the same experience I had! So many similarities, anxiety disorder, poor mental health advice, almost 42 weeks gestation and horrific birthing experience. I had an induction that worked too quickly, baby was born within 8 hours of starting induction. Suffered a fourth degree tear, episiotomy and major blood loss. Very poor postnatal care. I'm now 13 weeks post partum and both myself and my boy are still suffering the after affects. Thank you Anna for sharing your story and Giovanna for giving her the safe space to share it and support her.

[@ChloeParker-q4k]

I've never related to someone's birth story so much. Everything that was said was me and I just wanted to cry hearing my thoughts out loud. Thank you Gi for giving Anna the platform and space to share her story and thank you Anna for sharing your story❤

[@maxineholloway3065]

Absolutely loved this episode, so much of it resonated with me ❤

[@azrinnazri5566]

I’ve never cried so much listening to a podcast. Brought me back to when I gave birth 2.5 years ago and the feelings I had postpartum. I didn't know what it was then and only just started therapy now. I feel less alone now. Thank you.

[@nikkirochelle3717]

Currently going through PPD and this has been one of the most helpful things I’ve listened to. Validating. Even more validating because I too am a therapist and thought I should have known better about PPD and didn’t.

[@miabronstein877]

Can relate to so much of this! 41+9, back to back labour that started in midwife led birthing suite with pool for water birth and then up to labour ward no let off with contractions,got to 10cm with gas & air, then 8 attempts of spinal block, finally surgery for forceps delivery, massive blood loss and crazy anxiety whenever I had to leave the house. 2 years down the line and actually had my 27 month check today. He’s doing amazing and I am too. Loved listening, thank you ladies 💫

[@soniauk4284]

💕💕💕 what a raw and honest interview xxx safe space to learn and support women. Xx

[@lauraslife27]

I've never related to something so much. Thank you so much Anna for doing this! I had my son a year ago and suffered horrendously with postpartum anxiety for the first 4 months. So happy to finally be stable and out of the otherside again 😊❤

[@daisymulbs]

What a fantastic podcast, I laughed, I cried, I related! Thank you G and thank you Anna 💖

[@gerryryan1372]

This made me cry. What an episode xx❤❤

[@sarahmartindale1540]

Such a great episode,keep talking about postpartum mental health its so important. Felt so much of what Anna felt ❤️❤️❤️

[@Lil_A_13]

Absolutely loved this interview!! G you are an amazing listener and so compassionate! Im so glad this wonderful woman has a platform to be so open honest and raw about what so many of us have experienced!! Much love to you both ❤️

[@user-tn1wk5vg8m]

This was an excellent session and so open, thank you for talking so openly

[@katiemitchell1031]

This is like hearing my own birth story retold to me, which resulted in postpartum anxiety and PTSD. Thank you for sharing your story. It’s so important for women who experience traumatic labours to know they aren’t alone 🤍

[@meg56794]

This is so interesting and I can relate I had anxiety before getting pregnant but was diagnosed with ocd postpartum after a horrible birth experience with emergency c section. I needed to hear this so badly ❤

[@tonisharpe4841]

I never realised how much I needed this. I had my daughter 7yrs ago and she was born at 27 weeks gestation weighing 2lbs 4oz due to my body "failing me" thankfully she is a bright, healthy & thriving 7yr old. However in 2019 my body "failed" me again and my 2nd daughter was born sleeping on 27th Sept. The pain, guilt & shame I feel on a daily basis is unbearable but thankyou to you 2 lovely ladies for making me feel that little less like a failure. Sending so much love to you both & thankyou for this episode 🤍🤍

[@powderandpaint14]

Your body didn't fail you, it's just bad luck and can happen to anyone. Please don't blame yourself or your body in any way.

[@lozb1631]

I can so relate to your experience. Thankyou to both of you for making others aware that this can be your story but it you can get through it.

[@JosephineBolger]

Thank you so much for this. I had postnatal anxiety and panic disorder after my son. Luckily I got help and was put on medication and had CBT. However we’re now planning to try for our second and I’m so worried about struggling again or even having prenatal anxiety this time.

[@george-arthurconnolly9581]

Iv listened to many a podcast with birth trauma. But never have I connected more and actually make me realise that 9.5 years later I had / have post natel depression / anxiety.

[@peterreilly696]

What an amaaaaazing episode ❤️❤️❤️

[@Luciilockett]

Beautiful episode. Anna is a remarkable woman and truly such an inspiration.

[@naomibrockbank5703]

Thanks for this. I think I may have had similar mental health after both my children but I didn’t know it at the time. I did seek help with my 2nd born more but still think I should have got more help. I feel the same about any professional I come in contact with NOW, 5 years after my 1st born, that they are ‘judging’ me and they might take my children away.

[@amiewilson3012]

Am four days into a caravan holiday with my two boys! Sat crying while watching this! I had a very similar birth with my first son! If I am honest, I am still not over it now and he's nearly 8! I don't know what to do or where to go for help!!!

[@cathelmes2919]

Contact your hospital for a discussion on the birth and any help you need to process what happened.

[@mandycrisp4466]

❤ Thank you x

[@jessicamills9385]

I really needed this ❤

[@powderandpaint14]

Forceps are brutal and so many women seem to have haemorrhages after they're used. A lot of countries don't use them anymore and I don't think we should either.

[@nicolastemp8173]

Same here.. 27rs plus.... get ready for prolapse etc..... that is not being treated..only by myself