Lucy Ross / lockdown birth, husband with postnatal depression, maternal anxiety, reflux baby

Motherness

Content warning: today’s episode discusses depression, anxiety, and suicide so if any of these topics are triggering for you, please take care while you’re listening. If you’re worried about your own mental health or that of someone you love, visit mentalhealth.org.nz or call 0800 LIFELIFE to seek support. It’s never too late to ask for help.

Today‘s episode is with mum of one, Lucy Ross who bravely shares she and her husband’s story where they were both affected by mental health challenges. Lucy's husband, Jono developed postnatal depression, severe anxiety and became suicidal within a number of weeks of their daughter being born in New Zealand’s first level 4 lockdown, and, as a result, Lucy developed anxiety herself and was under the care of maternal mental health. Today, she reflects on their journey. Thank you, Lucy for so bravely sharing your story.
Lucy and Jono have said they'd be happy to talk to other parents or couples who have experienced similar challenges. If you'd like to connect with Lucy, you can follow her on Instagram @lucyvross.
Mental health support services:

• Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa
• depression.org.nz or 0800 111 757
• Mental Health Foundation
• Parent Help - 0800 568 856
• Anxiety Phone Line - 0800 269 4389
• PlunketLine - 0800 933 922
• For a referral to Maternal Mental Health please contact your midwife or GP
• Mental Health Crisis services (for emergencies only)

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