In this episode, Alexandria talks about how being diagnoses with bipolar disorder at 21 years old impacted her pregnancies. She also unexpectedly experienced postpartum psychosis after her first birth, leading her to intentionally prepare to experience it again after her 2nd birth. She also touches on how experiencing a miscarriage after her first birth caused her to have debilitating depression that continued throughout her subsequent pregnacy.
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Resources:
- Alexandria Smith: https://momwifeworshiplife.com/
- Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/
- Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net
Definitions:
- Baker Act
- Postpartum Preeclampsia
- Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
- Postpartum Psychosis
- Intrauterine Device (IUD) Birth Control
- Early/Premature Menopause
- Infant Acid Reflux
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