Postpartum Mental Health: What New Mothers Need to Know with Nikki Wilson from Maternal Mental Health Alliance
About this episode
Nikki Wilson discusses postpartum mental health and the support new mothers may need during the early weeks after birth.
In this episode I’m joined by Nikki Wilson from the Maternal Mental Health Alliance to talk about postpartum mental health, the early weeks after birth, and the signs that a new mum might need more support. We talk about baby blues, postnatal depression, intrusive thoughts, bonding, identity shifts and why so many women feel shame in silence. This is an important, reassuring conversation for anyone navigating pregnancy, postpartum or new motherhood. A big thank you to Tommee Tippee for making this episode possible! Check out the wide range of soothers here and use the code POPTHAT15 for 15% off until the end of June 2026. Follow The Maternal Mental Health Alliance on Instagram @mmhalliance Follow Poppy on Instagram : @popthatmumma Grab Birth Box & Oxytocin Bubble Need support? If you are in crisis, despairing or suicidal , please talk to a healthcare professional immediately. This could be a GP, midwife or health visitor, for example. Or, you can: Call 111 Go to A&E at your nearest hospital Call Samaritans on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org . Other support options as mentioned by Nikki: - NHS Talking Therapies - PANDAS foundation…
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