NNEKA SYMISTER: Healing From Child Loss (The Birthing Series)

Published: Oct. 23, 2021, 8:30 a.m.

b'Today we are unearthing all the things related to pregnancy that aren\\u2019t so peachy from infertility to postpartum depression to misscarriage and stillbirth. These are the gut wrenching experiences many have to face and may not know where or how to seek help.\\nHere are some stats.\\n\\nWomen with infertility can feel as anxious or depressed as those diagnosed with cancer.\\n\\nUp to 20% of women experience prenatal or postpartum depression, and postpartum anxiety affects 20% of first-time moms.\\n\\n10-15% of women experience depression during pregnancy, but it often goes untreated.\\n\\nHalf of women experience significant distress following a miscarriage.\\n\\nAlso, 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage, and 1 in 160 babies are stillborn.\\n\\nToday, I\\u2019m joined by Nneka Symister who is a psychotherapist and licensed social worker.\\nMeet My Guest:\\n\\nWEBSITE: MyLocalTherapist.org\\n\\n\\nINSTAGRAM: @nneka_symister\\n\\n\\nFACEBOOK: /nnekasymisterlcsw'