Hi everyone So I'm 15 days away from my induction date for baby number 2. I had ppp in 2019 and was treated on MBU.
I'm giving birth in the same hospital with MBU in case of reoccurrence of pp.
My anxiety has definitely increased in the last week or so, and I'm not currently on any medication.
Just sharing to those who understand
Hello Laneybug1710,
I am so very sorry that you suffered with Postpartum Psychosis on the birth of your first baby. My daughter, sadly, had PP too with her first baby six years ago, she has since had another baby and was very well monitored and taken care of. Shortly before the birth she was on medication, the hospital allowed her to stay in for a week and made sure she had enough sleep. It is an awful illness and I am sure that some anxiety is very natural. Do talk to your medical team and tell them of your worries, perhaps there is something they can help with. Try and get as much rest and sleep as you can, perhaps some relaxation techniques may help. I hope that you have supportive, helpful family around. I know that you will have replies here from the brave Mums with personal experience, hopefully that will help with some of your anxiety.
Thinking of you and wishing you well.
Sending a big hug and warm wishes.
Judithxx
Hello Laneybug1710, it is very understandable to experience more anxiety close to the induction date.We have spoken before and I mentioned that I went on to have another baby after pp. Pp did no recurred, thanks to the good care plan and close follow up I had after the birth. I was induced for my second one too and I was so very glad that the birth and first hours after the birth went as well as it could have been hoped for.
You show great self awareness in noticing your inner state and I am so very glad you wrote here as you will receive so many supportive replies. It could be beneficial to talk to the perinatal team about how you have been feeling since the last past week. They may have some suggestions. I personally found it more difficult the less distractions I had. I took a couple of online prenatal yoga classes, those were helpful as the facilitator asked very few questions besides the how are you feeling and if you were in any physical discomfort. I also distracted myself with copious amounts of streaming shows :).
Do let us know how you are getting on, and if there is anything we can do. Thinking of you
hi there Laneybug
Absolutely understand your anxiety as you approach the birth.
If it’s any encouragement I had two more babies with no recurrence of PP .
My episode was back in 1988 when not much was known about the condition. Looking back I had no support as I had just moved. There was no mention of an mbu back then.
Second time I had a plan which consisted of my mum moving in . I had a much easier birth and didn’t need to go to an MBU. The key thing was plenty of sleep after delivery. My mum enabled me to just feed my daughter and rest . She stayed for two weeks and it was good to be well.
Really hope all goes well for you. Forewarned is certainly forearmed.
Do keep us posted. Thinking of you and sending warm wishes.
Love Helen x
Hi Laneybug1710
I gave birth to baby number 2 after PP in 2021. Totally understand your anxiety. It was constantly on my mind. I began my medication the day I gave birth and didn't experience PP again. I was a little high, but I was closely monitored by my CPN.
I am super excited for you. You have got this 🫶💜. Happy to chat further if you need any support
hey, congratulations! Not long to go!
I had PP with my first child but not with my second and third. I personally would take medication but I’m cautious by nature. I think you will find your second child much easier than your first and that should help a lot. It’s great that you’ve chosen a hospital with a MBU good planning.
Good luck with everything xx
was there a difference between the births of your children? I had my daughter through an unmedicated birth and was wondering if maybe an epidural will prevent me from having ppp next time
Hello again!
So my first labour was with epidural and a spinal but I wouldn’t recommend that, my baby was very sleepy and it was a struggle to feed her.
My second labour was with an epidural alone - that was my best labour.
My third was just gas and air as I was too far gone with an epidural x
Praying that you dont go through it again love. I had it too last year and it was horrid.
Hi Laneybug1710, hope you have been able to get some rest recently, will be thinking of you in the next few days.
Dear Laneybug1710,
I too am thinking of you, hoping you are able to have a lovely, relaxing weekend, trusting that all will be well for you on meeting your precious new baby.
Looking forward to reading your happy news, when you have time.
Warmest best wishes
Judith xx
Thinking of you, hope it all goes well xxx
Laneybug, we are eager to hear from you as to how your birth went and how you are fairing postpartum. Do send us an update when you have a few minutes and bandwidth. Love from the U.S, Ainsley
Bristol MBU...
2nd baby no PP 
Going into a mbu
Trying for a second baby 
