I so so needed to hear another mum have the same experience I had! So many similarities, anxiety disorder, poor mental health advice, almost 42 weeks gestation and horrific birthing experience. I had an induction that worked too quickly, baby was born within 8 hours of starting induction. Suffered a fourth degree tear, episiotomy and major blood loss. Very poor postnatal care. I'm now 13 weeks post partum and both myself and my boy are still suffering the after affects. Thank you Anna for sharing your story and Giovanna for giving her the safe space to share it and support her.

I’ve never cried so much listening to a podcast. Brought me back to when I gave birth 2.5 years ago and the feelings I had postpartum. I didn't know what it was then and only just started therapy now. I feel less alone now. Thank you.

Can relate to so much of this! 41+9, back to back labour that started in midwife led birthing suite with pool for water birth and then up to labour ward no let off with contractions,got to 10cm with gas & air, then 8 attempts of spinal block, finally surgery for forceps delivery, massive blood loss and crazy anxiety whenever I had to leave the house. 2 years down the line and actually had my 27 month check today. He’s doing amazing and I am too. Loved listening, thank you ladies 💫

I've never related to something so much. Thank you so much Anna for doing this! I had my son a year ago and suffered horrendously with postpartum anxiety for the first 4 months. So happy to finally be stable and out of the otherside again 😊❤

I never realised how much I needed this. I had my daughter 7yrs ago and she was born at 27 weeks gestation weighing 2lbs 4oz due to my body "failing me" thankfully she is a bright, healthy & thriving 7yr old. However in 2019 my body "failed" me again and my 2nd daughter was born sleeping on 27th Sept. The pain, guilt & shame I feel on a daily basis is unbearable but thankyou to you 2 lovely ladies for making me feel that little less like a failure. Sending so much love to you both & thankyou for this episode 🤍🤍

This was an excellent session and so open, thank you for talking so openly

💕💕💕 what a raw and honest interview xxx safe space to learn and support women. Xx

This is so interesting and I can relate I had anxiety before getting pregnant but was diagnosed with ocd postpartum after a horrible birth experience with emergency c section. I needed to hear this so badly ❤

Absolutely loved this interview!! G you are an amazing listener and so compassionate! Im so glad this wonderful woman has a platform to be so open honest and raw about what so many of us have experienced!! Much love to you both ❤️

Such a great episode,keep talking about postpartum mental health its so important. Felt so much of what Anna felt ❤️❤️❤️

What a fantastic podcast, I laughed, I cried, I related! Thank you G and thank you Anna 💖

❤ Thank you x

I can so relate to your experience. Thankyou to both of you for making others aware that this can be your story but it you can get through it.

What an amaaaaazing episode ❤️❤️❤️

Forceps are brutal and so many women seem to have haemorrhages after they're used. A lot of countries don't use them anymore and I don't think we should either.

This is like hearing my own birth story retold to me, which resulted in postpartum anxiety and PTSD. Thank you for sharing your story. It’s so important for women who experience traumatic labours to know they aren’t alone 🤍

Iv listened to many a podcast with birth trauma. But never have I connected more and actually make me realise that 9.5 years later I had / have post natel depression / anxiety.

Thank you so much for this. I had postnatal anxiety and panic disorder after my son. Luckily I got help and was put on medication and had CBT. However we’re now planning to try for our second and I’m so worried about struggling again or even having prenatal anxiety this time.

Beautiful episode. Anna is a remarkable woman and truly such an inspiration.

Thanks for this. I think I may have had similar mental health after both my children but I didn’t know it at the time. I did seek help with my 2nd born more but still think I should have got more help. I feel the same about any professional I come in contact with NOW, 5 years after my 1st born, that they are ‘judging’ me and they might take my children away.

I really needed this ❤

Am four days into a caravan holiday with my two boys! Sat crying while watching this! I had a very similar birth with my first son! If I am honest, I am still not over it now and he's nearly 8! I don't know what to do or where to go for help!!!

Same here.. 27rs plus.... get ready for prolapse etc..... that is not being treated..only by myself