A Mom Like That is a memoir of a woman’s journey into perinatal and postpartum mood disorders. She shares her honest and harrowing experiences with a healthcare system that does not yet take these issues seriously. A must listen to all.
What We Talked About
- What are perinatal mood disorders
- Aaisha’s personal experience with Postpartum Psychosis
- What is the biological basis of Postpartum Psychosis
- What urged Aaisha to write the book ‘A Mom Like That’
- The lack of awareness among healthcare providers regarding postpartum psychosis
Things to Remember
“Parenting with a mindset that always tries to bring out the best our children will have to offer the world.”
“Postpartum psychosis is one of the most severe psychiatric illnesses a woman can ever experience in her lifetime.”
“When it comes to postpartum psychosis, nobody knows why it occurs.”
“When you have a miscarriage, you don’t have a baby to take care of, but you still have biological elements that trigger postpartum.”
“When you lose touch with reality, there is a risk to yourself and your child.”
“Nobody needs to suffer due to shame or stigma.”
― Aaisha Alvi
Additional Resources:
Aaisha Alvi’s book: A Mom Like That: A Memoir of Postpartum Psychosis
Let’s Continue the conversation…
Now, Aaisha and I want to hear from you!
Could your understanding of postpartum mental health be missing a crucial piece? Listen in as my guest, Aaisha Alvi shares the realities of postpartum psychosis.
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More About My Guest
Aaisha Alvi is a postpartum psychosis awareness advocate.
She volunteers with various maternal mental-health organizations, including Postpartum Support International.
- Instagram: @aaishaalviwrites
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