The Quiet Signs of Postnatal Anxiety
The Big Story
Wednesday, 7 May 2025 - 15 minutes
An Offaly mum says she had irrational behaviours after the birth of her first child.
Birr’s Rebecca Headon says she was blissfully unaware of her anxiety until the Public Health Nurse suggested she talk to someone at her 16-week check-up.
This week marks Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, which aims to destigmatise post- natal struggles.
The Emergency Medicine doctor says she would stare at her daughter to ensure she was still breathing.
