My second daughter, Kira Elle, was in the NICU for 13 days, which most would consider a "short stay". But I can attest that being separated from her at birth severely impacted my mental health in extremely negative ways. Shortly after bringing her home, I was able to identify within myself that I had Postpartum Depression and Rage. Only now, at 7 months postpartum, am I starting to address my trauma from the NICU through the use of Brain Spotting in my therapy sessions.
Linked is an article from Huffington Post highlighting that NICU moms are at an increased risk for a Maternal Mental Health Disorder. Please check it out. Read the full article: https://www.huffingtonpost.com...7e7ee4b0edca2cb74958
Here is a sneak peek:
Based on the most conservative of estimates, 11 percent of moms in the United States suffer from symptoms of postpartum depression (PPD), and postpartum anxiety may be even more common. But NICU moms suffer from postpartum mood issues at much higher rates. There are no hard and fast numbers, but studies have suggested that up to 70 percent of women whose babies spend time in the NICU experience some degree of postpartum depression, while up to one-quarter may experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Read the full article written by Catherine Pearson: https://www.huffingtonpost.com...7e7ee4b0edca2cb74958
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