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Beyond Baby Blues

Hosted by Lynsey McAlpine & Chrissy Jayarajah · health · EN-US

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Around 1 in 5 women will experience a mental health problem during pregnancy or in the early years after having a baby. In Beyond Baby Blues, perinatal psychiatrists Lynsey and Chrissy discuss topical issues in maternal mental health. This podcast is for anyone with an interest in pregnancy, parenting, and mental health: if you are a parent or expectant parent, a healthcare professional working with women and birthing people, or just want to know more about this emerging field, then there is something in the podcast for you! With thanks to the Royal College of Psychiatrists Faculty of Perinatal Psychiatry.

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Booking probability

17%

Guest openness

Selective

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Questions about Beyond Baby Blues

What is Beyond Baby Blues about?

Around 1 in 5 women will experience a mental health problem during pregnancy or in the early years after having a baby. In Beyond Baby Blues, perinatal psychiatrists Lynsey and Chrissy discuss topical issues in maternal mental health.

Who hosts Beyond Baby Blues?

Beyond Baby Blues is hosted by Lynsey McAlpine & Chrissy Jayarajah. The show has published 11 episodes to date.

What has Beyond Baby Blues covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Hyperemesis gravidarum" (17 June 2025, 28 minutes), "Lived experience" (27 March 2025, 34 minutes), and "Infant feeding" (27 December 2024, 26 minutes).

How often does Beyond Baby Blues publish?

Beyond Baby Blues publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 27 minutes across 11 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Beyond Baby Blues?

Booking probability for Beyond Baby Blues is 17%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Beyond Baby Blues requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Beyond Baby Blues's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Beyond Baby Blues?

The strongest fits for Beyond Baby Blues are Doctors & Physicians. Beyond Baby Blues has a health audience.

About the host

Lynsey McAlpine & Chrissy Jayarajah hosts Beyond Baby Blues, a health podcast with 11 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #11

    Hyperemesis gravidarum

    Jun 17, 202528 minS0

    <p>Pregnancy sickness is a spectrum: while most women experience some degree of pregnancy sickness, hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a severe form at the extreme end of the spectrum. It affects about 3% of pregnancies and...

  • Episode #10

    Lived experience

    Mar 27, 202534 minS0

    <p>Whether we are delivering clinical care or designing and improving healthcare services, the voice of lived experience should be at the heart of everything that we do.</p><p>In this episode we speak to Sakina Ballard...

  • Episode #9

    Infant feeding

    Dec 27, 202426 minS0

    <p>Infant feeding is an intrinsic part of parenthood. When it goes well it can be incredibly rewarding, but it's not always straightforward and many parents experience difficulties.<br/><br/>In this episode, Lynsey and...

  • Episode #8

    Loneliness

    Nov 21, 202429 minS0

    <p>There is a strong social narrative that pregnancy and parenthood should be a time filled with new connection, a strong sense of community, and abundant social support. In reality many parents can feel incredibly...

  • Episode #7

    ADHD

    Oct 30, 202435 minS0

    <p><b>Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects up to 4% of the adult population although it is under-recognised and under-diagnosed in women and girls. </b></p><p><b>In this episode we are joined by Dr...

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  • Episode #6

    Sleep

    May 28, 202431 minS0

    <p>Sleep is absolutely vital for the body and brain to function properly, but sleep disruption is almost universal in the perinatal period. This can have a huge impact on parenting and on mental health. <br/><br/>In...

  • Episode #5

    Gender disappointment

    Apr 23, 202422 minS0

    <p>“Is it a boy or a girl!?” <br/><br/></p><p>Some parents experience sadness, distress, and feelings of shame when their baby’s gender does not match their preferences and expectations. In this episode, Lynsey and...

  • Episode #4

    Perinatal depression

    Mar 26, 202432 minS0

    Perinatal depression is one of the most common illnesses to affect people during pregnancy and the postnatal period. Its effects can be devastating and, if left untreated, it can have a huge impact on women and their...

  • Episode #3

    The good enough mother

    Mar 5, 202420 minS0

    <p>Donald Winnicott was a paediatrician and psychoanalyst whose work had a profound influence on our understanding of psychological development. In today’s episode, Lynsey and Chrissy discuss Winnicott’s concept of the...

  • Episode #2

    Postpartum psychosis

    Feb 20, 202422 minS0

    <p>Postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency that can start very suddenly in the days or weeks after having a baby. It can happen to anyone and often occurs completely out of the blue. <br/><br/>In this episode we...

  • Episode #1

    The neurobiology of pregnancy and motherhood

    Feb 6, 202417 minS0

    <p>Becoming a parent is a brain-altering experience. In this episode, Lynsey and Chrissy dive into the latest neuroscience research about what happens to the brain during pregnancy and the postnatal period. It’s pretty...

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