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 Felt Like a Dark Cloud Came Over Me - Dr Pip Explores Postpartum Depression
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Episode 2
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. Pip. Lindsays experience with PPD and recovery inspired Dr. Pip to pursue advanced training in perinatal mental health.
Some resources for perinatal mental health:
https://www.postpartum.net/
https://postpartum.org/