Beyond Baby Blues

Around 1 in 5 women will experience a mental health problem during pregnancy or in the early years after having a baby. In Beyond Baby Blues, perinatal psychiatrists Lynsey and Chrissy discuss topical issues in maternal mental health. This podcast is for anyone with an interest in pregnancy, parenting, and mental health: if you are a parent or expectant parent, a healthcare professional working with women and birthing people, or just want to know more about this emerging field, then there is something in the podcast for you! With thanks to the Royal College of Psychiatrists Faculty of Perinatal Psychiatry.

Beyond Baby Blues is a health podcast hosted by Lynsey McAlpine & Chrissy Jayarajah, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Lynsey McAlpine & Chrissy Jayarajah hosts Beyond Baby Blues, a health show with 11 episodes published.

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  Episode #11

  Hyperemesis gravidarum

  Jun 17, 202528 minS0

  <p>Pregnancy sickness is a spectrum: while most women experience some degree of pregnancy sickness, hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a severe form at the extreme end of the spectrum. It affects about 3% of pregnancies and it can involve serious physical and psychological complications. </p><p>In this episode we think about HG from our perspective as perinatal psychiatrists: what do mental health professionals need to know about HG? how does it affect mental health? and what can we do to support women with this condition?</p><p><br/></p><p>Useful links:</p>Pregnancy Sickness SupportThe ObsPod episode on HGPregnancy U...

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  Episode #10

  Lived experience

  Mar 27, 202534 minS0

  <p>Whether we are delivering clinical care or designing and improving healthcare services, the voice of lived experience should be at the heart of everything that we do.</p><p>In this episode we speak to Sakina Ballard (trustee for Make Birth Better and Maternal Mental Health Alliance) about peer support and experts by experience in perinatal mental health. </p><p><b>If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health difficulties, there is lots of help available. You can contact your primary care provider in the first instance, or if you are based in the UK the </b...

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  Episode #9

  Infant feeding

  Dec 27, 202426 minS0

  <p>Infant feeding is an intrinsic part of parenthood. When it goes well it can be incredibly rewarding, but it's not always straightforward and many parents experience difficulties.<br/><br/>In this episode, Lynsey and Chrissy discuss the different factors that influence feeding decisions, the intricate relationship between infant feeding and mental health, and the challenges around medication and breastfeeding. <br/><br/>References and resources:</p>Supporting positive conversations about feeding choice and mental health (The Breastfeeding Network, 2017)Guilt, shame, and postpartum feeding outcomes: a systematic review (Jackson et al., 2021)The Breastfeeding NetworkFirst Steps Nutrition TrustGP Infant Feeding NetworkWorld Health O...

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  Episode #8

  Loneliness

  Nov 20, 202429 minS0

  <p>There is a strong social narrative that pregnancy and parenthood should be a time filled with new connection, a strong sense of community, and abundant social support. In reality many parents can feel incredibly lonely and disconnected. <br/><br/>In this episode, Lynsey and Chrissy are joined by Dr Kate Adlington to discuss the emotional, social, and existential facets of loneliness and the specific issue of loneliness in the perinatal period. What drives it? What is the relationship between loneliness and mental illness? And what can be done about it?<br/><br/>Key references and resources:</p>Loneliness Conceptual R...

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  Episode #7

  ADHD

  Oct 30, 202435 minS0

  <p><b>Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects up to 4% of the adult population although it is under-recognised and under-diagnosed in women and girls. </b></p><p><b>In this episode we are joined by Dr Shevonne Matheiken, who shares her own lived and learned experience of ADHD and parenthood. We discuss the medical and social models of ADHD, the different ways that it can manifest, the challenges that can arise during major life transitions such as pregnancy and parenthood, and the implications for perinatal mental health. </b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>Resources and references for this episode:</b>...

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