Managing Anxiety in Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond
Mommy Labor Nurse
Liesel Teen
4.9 • 1.3K Ratings
🗓️ 17 September 2025
⏱️ 28 minutes
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Summary
Pregnancy and new motherhood can bring on a lot of emotions – and for many, anxiety is part of that picture.
In this episode, we talk about recognizing anxiety in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, and what you can do to manage it. We cover practical coping tools, when to reach out for help, and ways to feel more calm and confident during each stage of the journey.
Whether you're currently expecting, newly postpartum, or supporting someone who is, this conversation will give you real-life strategies and reassurance.
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| 0:56.1 | even better birth no matter how you deliver. My name is Leiseltine, mom of two practicing labor |
| 1:02.7 | and delivery nurse and your host. From over eight years and counting of working at the bedside, |
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| 1:26.6 | Welcome back to another episode of the Mommy Limerner's podcast. It is |
| 1:31.0 | Laisal here and today we are diving into a topic that sometimes hides in the shadows, anxiety |
| 1:37.3 | during pregnancy and postpartum. And while postpartum depression rightfully gets attention, |
| 1:43.0 | the spotlight on postpartum anxiety sometimes does feel a bit dim. |
| 1:48.3 | Mom's grapple with anxiety just as profoundly, yet it often remains unspoken, which leaves us wondering how to navigate it, what's normal, and what's really not normal. |
| 1:57.7 | But anxiety isn't just combined to the postpartum period. It can weave its way |
| 2:02.6 | into the fabric of a pregnancy too. And it makes sense, doesn't it? Pregn't it? Pregnancy is a monumental |
| 2:08.1 | life event and stress is a natural companion. But acknowledging it is the first step to managing |
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