Post-natal/postpartum depression can happen to women after giving birth, and it may affect a woman’s physical and emotional state negatively. Now, imagine having multiple births; the exhaustion and stress doubles. The mother might feel helplessness and isolation. So, in this episode of the IVF Before and After Podcast, Kay opens up about her experience on having post-natal depression after giving birth to twins. It’s difficult – difficult to be the best mother, the best partner, and above all, the best version of yourself while you’re going through it. What you need to do is be open up about it and reach out to your loved ones or a professional. Don’t let it affect you and your baby’s health, and your other relationships. Remember: you can get pass through this! 

KEY TAKEAWAYS 
Postpartum depressions happen in every woman. There will be changes in her physical, emotional, and behavioural state. And most moms aren’t aware of this. They need the emotional support they need from their loved ones and the proper care and diet for their body. 
Not just the moms, but one out of 10 dads also experience post-natal depression.  
Symptoms of post-natal/postpartum depression: 
Persistent feeling of sadness and longing 
Lack of enjoyment and loss of interest 
Lack of energy and feeling tired all the time 
Trouble sleeping at night and feeling sleepy during the day 
Difficulty bonding with your baby 
Withdrawing contact from other people 
Problems concentrating and making decisions 
Frightening thoughts 
Aside from sadness, anger is commonly linked to depression. It’s the result when moms think that they won’t meet everyone’s expectation as they go through motherhood. Being angry can have adverse effects on the mother, the baby, and the rest of the family.  

BEST MOMENTS 
“Post-natal depression concerns any new mom, not just 
“Most new parents feel overwhelmed at times. It’s completely natural to have a cry.” 
“Many mothers have also expressed their feeling of being let down by others in terms of support from partners, family members, and health care providers as well.” 
“Having twins is amazing, and I love them every single time of the day.” 

VALUABLE RESOURCES 
http://ivfbeforeandafter.com/  

ABOUT THE HOST 

IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey. 

CONTACT METHOD 
www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/  
https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER  
www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After  

Post-natal/postpartum depression can happen to women after giving birth,&nbsp;and it may affect a woman&rsquo;s physical and emotional state negatively. Now, imagine having multiple births; the exhaustion and stress&nbsp;doubles. The mother might feel helplessness and isolation. So, in this episode of the IVF Before and After Podcast, Kay opens up about her experience on having post-natal depression after giving birth to twins. It&rsquo;s difficult &ndash; difficult to be the best mother, the best partner, and above all, the best version of yourself while you&rsquo;re going through it. What you need to do is be open&nbsp;up&nbsp;about&nbsp;it&nbsp;and reach out to your loved ones or a professional. Don&rsquo;t let it affect you and your baby&rsquo;s health, and your other relationships. Remember: you can get pass through this!&nbsp;
KEY TAKEAWAYS&nbsp;
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Postpartum depressions happen in every&nbsp;woman. There will be changes in her physical, emotional, and&nbsp;behavioural&nbsp;state. And most&nbsp;moms&nbsp;aren&rsquo;t aware of this.&nbsp;They need the emotional support they need from their loved ones and the proper care and diet for their body.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Not just the moms, but one out of 10 dads also experience post-natal depression.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Symptoms of post-natal/postpartum depression:&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2">Persistent feeling of sadness and longing&nbsp;</li>
<li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="2">Lack of enjoyment and loss of interest&nbsp;</li>
<li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="2">Lack of energy&nbsp;and feeling tired all the time&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2">Trouble sleeping at night and feeling sleepy during the day&nbsp;</li>
<li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="2">Difficulty bonding with your baby&nbsp;</li>
<li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="2">Withdrawing contact from other people&nbsp;</li>
<li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="2">Problems concentrating and making decisions&nbsp;</li>
<li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="2">Frightening thoughts&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Aside from sadness, anger is commonly linked to depression. It&rsquo;s the result when moms think that they won&rsquo;t meet everyone&rsquo;s expectation as they go through motherhood. Being angry can have&nbsp;adverse&nbsp;effects&nbsp;on&nbsp;the mother, the baby, and the rest of the family.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS&nbsp;
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">&ldquo;Post-natal depression concerns any new mom, not just&nbsp;</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">&ldquo;Most new parents feel overwhelmed at times. It&rsquo;s completely natural to have a cry.&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">&ldquo;Many mothers have also expressed their feeling of being let down by others in terms of support from partners, family members, and health care providers as well.&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">&ldquo;Having twins is amazing, and I love them every single time of the day.&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
VALUABLE RESOURCES&nbsp;
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><a href="http://ivfbeforeandafter.com/">http://ivfbeforeandafter.com/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
ABOUT THE HOST&nbsp;
IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global&nbsp;community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey.&nbsp;
CONTACT METHOD&nbsp;
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="http://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/">www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER">https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After">www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Welcome to the IVF Before and After Podcast where we will talk about the emotional rollercoaster journey we are about to embark on. Tune in to a series of podcasts on stories and tips to help you feel you are not alone on your fertility or parenting journey.
We will openly discuss success and failure. We will attempt to pick you up when your down and celebrate when your heads in the clouds.
Kay Dempsey, your host, can't wait to get started finding your way through IVF and parenting journey.

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