Quiet Connection - Postpartum Mental Health

Perla

Chelsea Myers Season 3 Episode 8

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In this episode, Perla K. Carino talks about becoming a mother, the difficulties she experienced throughout her pregnancy and giving birth, and her challenges with bonding and postpartum depression. She also discusses the phenomenon of phantom kicks and how she has learned to cope with them. Perla talks about how she uses writing as a way to express her creativity. She reads a poem called 'Postpartum' from her new book, 'Twisted Affections'. Despite the difficulties, she emphasizes the importance of seeking help and finding support during the postpartum period.

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