23. Kerynn Jetton: From Postpartum Stress to Second-Time Bliss and Bipolar 2 Disorder

In today's episode, 25-year-old Kerynn opens up about the rollercoaster of motherhood, from the initial challenges with breastfeeding and overwhelming early newborn days to her return to the hustle and bustle of work and school just months after giving birth.

Expect to be inspired as we explore the contrasts between Kerynn's two birth experiences, her proactive mental health journey, and how all these elements culminate in the legacy she wants to leave for her children.

**In the episode she mentions her bipolar diagnosis and says "bipolar 1" but it's bipolar 2 disorder as it is stated in the title**

00:00 Guide simplifies postpartum preparation for new parents.

06:07 Deeper understanding of postpartum between pregnancies.

10:15 First pregnancy tough, second worse, but healthy.

12:42 Excited restlessness, labor, coping challenges.

15:46 Self-advocated in tough hospital birth.

19:18 Doula role, patient-centered birth experience, intense labor.

22:49 Becoming a mom brought up unresolved trauma.

27:23 Unintentional contractions, quick birth center birth, no intervention.

30:01 Environment and mindset impact relaxation and surrender.

32:18 Encouraging individual comfort in medical care options.

35:18 Struggling to balance work, school, and motherhood.

37:26 Weaning from breastfeeding impacted mental health, pregnancy.

43:07 Sought therapist independently, found one through database.

46:44 Motherhood: a series of conflicting seasons.

48:42 Hope to be remembered as loving, open.

Kerynn's Resources:

Find a therapist that fits your needs and takes your insurance at Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists Listen to The Birth Hour: https://thebirthhour.com/about-tbh/

Listen to Happy Home Birth: https://www.myhappyhomebirth.com/ Hypnobirthing The Mongan Method (buy the book on Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/HypnoBirthing-natural-approach-comfortable-birthing/dp/0757302661

Spinning Babies: https://www.spinningbabies.com/ Rebecca Rose Doula Services (serving Sacramento and Placer County in CA): https://www.rebeccarosedoulaservices.net/

Reach out to Kerynn (birth and postpartum doula):

https://www.mamainminddoula.com/

https://www.instagram.com/mama_in_mind_doula

https://www.facebook.com/mamainminddoula/