Sharing experiences of prenatal depression to help break the taboo and discovering the psychological impact of cold water swimming.
PG - Parental Guidance
11 minutes
English
Additional info
Post-natal depression is increasingly understood but in a society that portrays pregnancy as an uncomplicated journey of maternal joy, prenatal depression is a taboo, and frightening. Yet it can also make a mother stronger than ever. Within the Water is a short documentary film exploring the experiences of a number of women with prenatal depression and how the ritual of cold water swimming impacted them.
Categories
Community, Life on Land, Wellness
Countries
United Kingdom
Production Company
WaterBear Network
Language
English
Year of Production
2022
Parental rating
PG - Parental Guidance
PG - Parental Guidance
11 minutes
English
Additional info
Post-natal depression is increasingly understood but in a society that portrays pregnancy as an uncomplicated journey of maternal joy, prenatal depression is a taboo, and frightening. Yet it can also make a mother stronger than ever. Within the Water is a short documentary film exploring the experiences of a number of women with prenatal depression and how the ritual of cold water swimming impacted them.