Postpartum Anxiety: A Real Story of Intrusive Thoughts, Shame, and Getting Help

This conversation offers validation and practical insight into how postpartum anxiety differs from “baby blues,” why intrusive thoughts don’t mean you’re a bad parent, and what recovery can look like with the right support.

Tune in to Discover:

• What postpartum anxiety can feel like (and why it’s often misunderstood)
• How sleep deprivation can intensify anxiety, panic, and intrusive thoughts
• The difference between baby blues, postpartum anxiety, and postpartum depression
• How a Mother-Baby Program can help those facing postpartum anxiety
• Practical advice for new parents: advocating for needs, finding community, and getting outside daily

Resources

• Sagent Behavioral Health Mother-Baby Program
• Contact the podcast: [e-mail]

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