Something that took me by surprise is the impact trying to conceive has had on my mental health.This is such an important topic, and I'm so honoured to be talking through it with perinatal mental health therapist, Robine Padberg Hill.In this episode we discuss:Why we don't talk about trying?The loop of hope and heartbreak and the rollercoaster of emotions that come with it (hope, optimism, anticipation, disappointment, grief)The impact months of trying can have on your relationshipHow to protect your mental health while you're trying to conceiveHow to take care of yourself during mental health challenges (including my personal favourite, journalling!)Take care of yourself everyone, and remember, you're not alone in this!Anna xxContact Anna:[email protected]://thebigpivot.substack.com/BUMPS PODCAST INSTAGRAMRESOURCES FROM EP 2:Robine Padberg Hill, LCSW, PMH-C (she/her/hers)Psychotherapist & Clinical Social Workerwww.carolinecounseling.com(404) [email protected] (includes community support groups, a therapist directory and other resources)+1-800-944-4773 HotlineVideo on grief and how to be supported:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2zLCCRT-nEBooks, books, books!Like a Mother by Angela GarbesThe Art of Waiting by Belle BoggsUnsung Lullabies by Martha DiamondThe Pursuit of Motherhood by Jessica Hepburn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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