Bicester mum launches podcast after postnatal depression battle
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 13:03 · Archive
Leanne Martin from Bicester has launched the Motherhood Honestly podcast to help women feel less alone after experiencing postnatal depression following the birth of her daughter Olivia. Olivia was born via emergency caesarean at 36 weeks, just days before Christmas, in a delivery that left Mrs Martin feeling numb and overwhelmed.
Despite presenting a brave face to family and friends, her postnatal depression left her unable to complete basic daily tasks, including getting out of bed or showering. Mrs Martin said of the experience: 'It all happened so quickly I had no time to even think about what was happening. I remember looking at Olivia and knowing that she was my baby girl, but I couldn't feel any connection to her.'
The emotional strain reached its peak around Olivia's first birthday. Mrs Martin said: 'Looking back now, I can recognise how unwell I was, but at the time I didn't have the words to explain it. There were moments throughout that year I felt as though I was just existing rather than living.' After reaching a breaking point, Mrs Martin moved back in with her parents for six months to get the support she needed. Recovery involved professional help, medication and therapy for birth trauma.
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- Mum turns 'darkest chapter' of postnatal depression into lifeline for other mumsBicester mum Leanne Martin has launched the Motherhood Honesty podcast after postnatal depression and birth trauma, helping women feel less alone and heardOxfordshire Guardian · 22 Oct, 12:30
- Mum turns 'darkest chapter' of postnatal depression into lifeline for other mumsBicester mum Leanne Martin has launched the Motherhood Honesty podcast after postnatal depression and birth trauma, helping women feel less alone and heardOxford Mail · 22 Oct, 12:30
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