Nina’s story: shame and anxiety as a parent

Nina shares that you’re not alone in feeling ashamed of your mental health struggles. After the birth of her first child, she struggled with intrusive thoughts of harming her baby. Nina was afraid that if she spoke up, her baby would be taken away.
After speaking to a healthcare professional about how she felt and her mental health. She felt less overwhelmed and ashamed. For Nina, her second pregnancy was much easier, as she had a mental health plan in place to support her.
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