Managing Postpartum Anxiety: Ashley’s Survivor Story

Let's Thrive Postpartum: Overcoming Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

New moms often experience a rosy picture of parenthood, but the reality can be far more stressful when filled with postpartum anxiety.

In this episode, Kelly Siebold and Ashley Moore discuss postpartum anxiety, using Ashley’s experience with her two children as a springboard for conversation. Ashley talks about the unrealistic expectations she had for motherhood and how this contributed to her postpartum anxiety. She also details the challenges she faced postpartum, including intrusive thoughts and sleep deprivation. Eventually, with the help of medication and a supportive network, Ashley was able to manage her postpartum anxiety and create a more positive experience with her second child.

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