Dec 01 2023 66 mins
This is SUCH an important topic. Did you know that 1 in 10 fathers experience postpartum depression?! It is not just the mom that is at risk for postpartum mood disorders. Knowing this is the case can help you and your spouse or partner be better prepared for how to recognize depression or anxiety, and know how to get help.
That is why I invited Alyssa Nilsen on the podcast. She and her husband have personal experience with this and are such an amazing team. Listen as she shared their experience with their first two kids and their personal struggles as Thomas (her husband) experienced depression both times (as well as anxiety and OCD).
I loved hearing about the way they prepared for their third baby, and the ways that it paid off. (ESPECIALLY since Alyssa literally almost died due to a crazy rare infection - but you will need to listen to hear that crazy story and how it has affected them these past several months since their baby girl was born).
We cover things like:
- What she and Thomas learned from their first two postpartum experiences.
- How they prepared better and more intentionally for their third baby.
- Some symptoms that your partner is struggling with mental health during that stage.
- Ways to best support them.
- And Alyssa's amazing advice to someone whose partner is struggling with their mental health right now (whether or not you are in the postpartum stage)
If this is you, you are not alone! Mental health challenges are SO common among women AND men. In and outside of the postpartum stage. Their is help available to you. Talk to your doctor or a counselor. Or at least, talk with your partner or someone you love and trust.
You can also check out Alyssa and Thomas' Instagram page where they share their journey navigating mental health - providing support and tips. You can also listen to their own podcast called "Love, The Nilsens".
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