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Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett is a health psychologist and International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant, and the CEO of Praeclarus Press, a small press specializing in women's health. Dr. Kendall-Tackett is Editor-in-Chief of the journal, Psychological Trauma and was Founding Editor-in-Chief of Clinical Lactation. Dr. Kendall-Tackett specializes in women's-health research including breastfeeding, depression, trauma, and health psychology, and has won many awards for her work including the 2019 President's Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Trauma Psychology from the American Psychological Association. Dr. Kendall-Tackett has authored more than 490 articles or chapters and is author or editor of 41 books. Her most recent books include Breastfeeding Doesn't Need to Suck (2022) and Women's Mental Health Across the Lifespan (2017). Her 41st book, Depression in New Mothers, 4th Edition is in press.Dr Kendall Tackett discusses with us not only a vast range of topics specific to her work and new book but also some big and confronting topics in this episode.   A warning: Dr Kendall-Tackett discusses early in the podcast about her research and work with women who have experienced sexual assault. In this episode we delve in to:Postnatal anxiety and guilt The power of oxytocin, a mother's “Spidey senses” and the vulnerability during the early daysSleep, mental health and breastfeedingPostpartum depression Placenta encapsulation and it's potential effects on milk supply. Secondary trauma in midwives and doulas and birth partners Burn out in midwives - shift based vs continuity of carer model How Adverse childhood experiences (ACE) affects adult health How women who have experienced sexual abuse prefer to engage with breastfeeding and what the research is showing.  LINKS :Course Burnout among perinatal workers Book Breastfeeding doesn't need to suck: how to nurture your baby and your mental health  Dr Kendall-Tackett website   Dr Kendall-Tackett mentions her work with Kerstin Uvnäs Moberg  Secondary Traumatic Stress and Moral Injury in Maternity Care Providers: A Narrative and Exploratory ReviewSurvivor moms companionSupport the show Produced and edited by Katie James - Support the show via our Patreon page or at BuyMeACoffee Music Joseph McDade Like this podcast? Then head over to leave us a review here Want more from Katie and Rachel? Katie's website with links to courses and moreRachel's website with links to courses, blogs, books and the collective

We all know “breast is best,” but that doesn't mean breastfeeding always comes naturally or is easy. Many moms struggle with pain, low milk supply, and other breastfeeding problems and often don't have the support they need. In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, a health psychologist, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and author of Breastfeeding Doesn't Need to Suck. She is also the owner and editor-in-chief of Praeclarus Press.  Kathleen and I talk about the most common breastfeeding problems, why our breasts actually have a storage capacity, why moms quit breastfeeding, and where they can turn for help and support. We also talk about how complex trauma and mental health issues can come into play for breastfeeding moms, why the healthcare system—and society—often fails moms, and what all new moms need to know.  Welcome 2:03 Let's talk about your story! 3:30 What is the biggest challenge for breastfeeding moms today?  9:00 Who should moms see to get help? 12:16 What should moms know about the effects of trauma on pregnancy, labor/delivery, postpartum health, and breastfeeding? 16:05 For moms who are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant, should they see a therapist to tease out these issues? 17:13 What is lacking when it comes to healthcare and support after moms give birth?23:26 What are the most common reasons moms quit breastfeeding?  23:41 How can women determine if they have a low milk supply? 27:28 Does nipple pain always have to do with an incorrect latch? 29:30 Can you talk about research that shows moms who have epidurals are less likely to exclusively breastfeed? 30:14 What are tips for moms dealing with breastfeeding problems? LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Kathleen mentions this article in the journal Clinical Lactation which found that breastfeeding moms get more sleep than moms who supplement with formula.  Kathleen talks about Dr. Jack Newman.  Kathleen mentions this 2008 study in JAMA Pediatrics which found that pediatricians are less likely to believe breastfeeding works.  Kathleen mentions Tina Smillie. Kathleen mentions Survivor Moms' Companion.  Julie mentions the book Mother Hunger, by Kelly McDaniel.  Purchase a copy of Kathleen's book, Breastfeeding Doesn't Need to Suck.  Learn more about Kathleen on her website. Follow Kathleen on Facebook and Twitter. FROM OUR PARTNERS Kids Cook Real Food eCourse The Kids Cook Real Food eCourse, created by a mom of 4 and a former elementary school teacher, is designed to build connection, confidence, and creativity in the kitchen. The course includes 30 basic cooking skills, 45 videos including several bonuses, printable supply and grocery shopping lists, and kid-friendly recipes. The course is designed for all kids ages 2 to teen and has three different skill levels. More than 18,000 families have taken the course and The Wall Street Journal named it the #1 cooking class for kids. Sign up now for the Kids Cook Real Food ecourse and get a free lesson for being a “Food Issues” listener. Thrive Market Thrive Market is an online membership-based market that has the highest quality, organic, non-GMO, healthy, and sustainable products. From groceries, clean beauty, safe supplements, and non-toxic home products to ethical meat, sustainable seafood, clean wine, and more, Thrive Market is where members save an average of $32 on every order! Through Thrive Gives, every paid membership sponsors a free one for a low-income family. Join Thrive Market today and get 25% off your first order and a free gift. 

Kathleen chats with me about how breastfeeding protects a mother's mental health but also how mental health comes into play with successful breastfeeding and how postpartum support and health is a major player in the equation. Dr. Kendall-Tackett is a health psychologist and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and the Owner and Editor-in-Chief of Praeclarus Press, a small press specializing in women's health. Dr. Kendall-Tackett is Editor-in-Chief of the journal, Psychological Trauma and was Founding Editor-in-Chief of Clinical Lactation, a position she held for 11 years. She is Fellow of the American Psychological Association in Health and Trauma Psychology, Past President of the APA Division of Trauma Psychology, and a member of APA's Publications and Communications Board. Visit Her Website: https://kathleenkendall-tackett.com/ Resources: Depression, Sleep Quality, and Maternal Well-Being in Postpartum Women with a History of Sexual Assault: A Comparison of Breastfeeding, Mixed-Feeding, and Formula-Feeding Mothers The Role of Breastfeeding in Protecting Mothers' Mental Health Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy, Mood, and Breastfeeding Outcomes among Primiparous Women Order Breastfeeding Doesn't Need to Suck Breastfeeding and Mental Health Guidance for Professionals I hope you enjoy listening to this podcast as much as I enjoyed making it. Our journey doesn't need to end here! Don't forget to hit that bell button to get alerts on any new episodes and if you like what you hear give the podcast a five-star review! The best time to start preparing for a better birth is during pregnancy! I've curated a checklist to help you prepare for the fear-free, in-control, informed delivery you're looking for! We've also included things like when to start planning for your baby shower when to start buying baby items, and divided everything by trimester! Get The Checklist You can also take my quiz on how to avoid a c-section and get tips on how you can avoid getting an unnecessary c- section. Just head to my website and click the banner. Instagram Website *affiliate links may be included* --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebirthrebel/support

Dr. Jack Newman graduated from the University of Toronto medical school in 1970, interning at the Vancouver General Hospital.  He did his training in pædiatrics in Quebec City and then at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto from 1977-1981 to become a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada in 1981 and Board Certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics in 1981.  He has worked as a physician in Central America, New Zealand, and as a pediatrician in South Africa. He founded the first hospital-based breastfeeding clinic in Canada in 1984.  He has been a consultant for UNICEF for the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, evaluating the first candidate hospitals in Gabon, the Ivory Coast, and Canada. International Breastfeeding Center Grab his book: What Doctors Don't About Breastfeeding Watch Jack Newman's Latch Video Watch Jack Newmans: Dr Jack Newman's Visual Guide to Breastfeeding  Listen to Kathleen Kendall Tackett's Interview on Mental Health and Breastfeeding: Breastfeeding Doesn't Need to Suck Access your FREE Guide on mastering 5 Techniques to Conquer the Fear of Birth. As a bonus, discover a collection of mindfulness tools curated to quell anxiety and fear during pregnancy and childbirth. ⁠Grab Your Guide⁠. Live long, loud, and in prosperity-dear members of the "RebelBirth Crew."  Until we cross paths again, thrive unapologetically! ⁠Instagram⁠  ⁠Website⁠  ⁠Submit a Topic⁠  ⁠Be My Guest⁠ *affiliate links may be included* --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebirthrebel/support

In this episode, Kimberly and Kathleen discuss connections between birth, trauma, and breastfeeding. As a researcher and writer on these subjects, Kathleen describes much of her research that centers around birth-related trauma, how trauma affects breastfeeding, as well as secondary trauma experienced by providers and birth workers. They discuss the importance of oxytocin as an antidote to stress, particularly during the early postpartum period. In addition, they discuss how many mothers, care providers, and birth workers experience secondary trauma within labor and delivery units and the importance of more substantial support and postpartum care for mothers.   Bio Dr. Kendall-Tackett is a health psychologist and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and the Owner and Editor-in-Chief of Praeclarus Press, a small press specializing in women's health. Dr. Kendall-Tackett is Editor-in-Chief of the journal, Psychological Trauma and was Founding Editor-in-Chief of Clinical Lactation. She is Fellow of the American Psychological Association in Health and Trauma Psychology, Past President of the APA Division of Trauma Psychology, and the chair-elect of APA's Publications and Communications Board. Dr. Kendall-Tackett specializes in women's-health research including breastfeeding, depression, trauma, and health psychology, and has won many awards for her work including the 2019 President's Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Trauma Psychology from the American Psychological Association. Dr. Kendall-Tackett has authored more than 470 articles or chapters and is author or editor of 40 books.   What She Shares: --Breastfeeding after trauma --Need for more adequate breastfeeding and postpartum care and support --Increasing oxytocin amidst stress and trauma --Mothers' mental health --Secondary trauma experienced by providers and professionals --Plans and hope for future generations in birth, postpartum, and breastfeeding support   What You'll Hear: --Connections between trauma and breastfeeding --Birth trauma impacts two key hormones in breastfeeding --Important to honor mother's wishes around breastfeeding --Seeing trauma as opportunity for extra breastfeeding support instead of limiting it --Being careful not to put negative expectations on breastfeeding after trauma --In 80s started identifying birth trauma as factor of postpartum depression --Trauma and context when identifying women's mental health --Uptick in preterm births related to anxiety, stress, and depression --Fish oil/DHA in reducing risk of preterm birth --Three part stress system: Hypothalamus, Pituitary, Adrenal glands --Inflammatory response system also connected to mental health and preterm birth --Oxytocin as a stress fighter which is why breastfeeding is beneficial for mother --Supporting women's decisions and goals for breastfeeding --Tending to our bodies to feel hormonal surges and differences of baby/partner touch --Understaffed lactation consultants in hospital causing lack of support --Study shows epidurals related to lower rates of exclusively breastfeeding --Study of epidurals related to more depression despite other common factors --Postpartum hemorrhage, postpartum surgery, and epidurals all linked to postpartum depression --Needs to be competency checking in with women postpartum much earlier around breastfeeding and mental health --Lack of adequate pelvic floor health --Secondary trauma happens to providers when witnessing trauma --Secondary trauma vs. professional burn-out --Obstetricians and nurse midwives secondary trauma almost always associated with baby --Labor and Delivery nurses note when providers do something or cause unnecessary harm to mothers and babies --”Moral injury” occurs when forced to participate or witnessed something you knew what wrong --”Acts of omission” (failing to stop harm) causing secondary trauma with birth practitioners --Nurses and doulas reporting witnessing harm done they wish they stopped but couldn't --25-35% rates of secondary trauma in providers in US compared to other countries --Sanctuary trauma and institutional betrayal trauma to victims of trauma --Getting used to low-level, chronic stress and effects postpartum --Oxytocin to repair trauma --Oxytocin builders: touching a pet, infant massage, skin to skin on chest, being warm, warm bath, wanted touch, positive social interaction, etc. --Bigger goal of breastfeeding is connecting mother with baby --Importance of supporting mental health of providers --Care-providers knowing where they're vulnerable to avoid secondary trauma --Positive ways to turn off hyper-active stress responses (omega 3s, exercise, cognitive therapy and mindfulness) --Hope for moving forward in repairing traumas and systems and reclamation of birth and postpartum --Early intervention as hope against spiraling from trauma and mental illness   Resources Website: https://www.kathleenkendall-tackett.com/ Book: https://stores.praeclaruspress.com/breastfeeding-doesnt-need-to-suck-how-to-nurture-your-baby-and-your-mental-health-by-kathleen-kendall-tackett/?showHidden=true

In this episode, Dr. Kendall-Tackett joins me to share her expertise and research on bedsharing, breastfeeding, sleep, and sleep training. We discuss: the safety of bedsharing, the complex interplay between breastfeeding, bedsharing, sleep, and maternal mental health. We also discuss whether sleep training actually improves maternal mental health. This will be the last episode of season 2. We'll be back during the new year! You can find Dr. Kendall-Tackett: www.praeclaruspress.com CODE: save 20% on praeclaruspress.com with code SLEEPONIT Kathleen Kendall-Tackett Facebook page Breastfeeding doesn't need to suck FB page --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylorkulik/support

Today's guest is Jasmine Esmay, a Registered Nurse Certified in Inpatient Obstetrics with over 20 years of frontline healthcare experience. Jasmine is also a Certified Lactation Counselor and an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Jasmine believes that lifelong health and strong family relationships start with pregnancy and birth. Families today face almost insurmountable struggles when it comes to navigating the healthcare system, juggling the demands of a new baby with no paid parental leave, and the lack of postpartum and breastfeeding support. These struggles show in maternal and infant mortality rates, infant feeding outcomes, and increasing rates of postpartum depression. All things we discuss on today's episode.Jasmine currently works to change birth culture by offering continuing education to healthcare providers through her consulting business “Tongass Lactation Consulting, LLC” and serving on the United States Lactation Association Advisory Board. She is the current President of The Alaska Breastfeeding Coalition. Join us as Kallie chats with Jasmine about the current state of maternal fetal healthcare and what can be done to help women and families succeed in a time where we clearly are failing women. Find Jasmine at www.tongasslactation.com. Find more about Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, whose work is referenced in the podcast, at https://www.kathleenkendall-tackett.comThis week's episode is also available for viewing on our YouTube channel.

In this "Reflections" episode,Teri and Michael reflect back on Episodes on systemic responses to trauma in domestic violence - Episode 38: Dr. Tanja Jovanovic on how witnessing abuse is just as bad for children as being abused, Episode 39: Trauma therapist Julia Hochstadt on working with survivors of abuse and violence, and Episode 40: Kathleen Kendall-Tackett on domestic violence, trauma, breastfeeding, mothering and their intersection.  Teri and Michael co-host the en(gender)ed reflections episodes which serve to help curate a series of past episodes, usually around a specific theme.  We hope these episodes help listeners coming in at that point of the podcast identify particular episodes and themes that they may want to explore. During our reflection, we talked about these additional resources: Rockland County, NY measles outbreak "How Orthodox Jewish Nurses Are Fighting 'Anti-Vaccination Propaganda' Targeting Their Community" in Gothamist "Most Dangerous Time for Battered Women?  When They Leave" in the Clarion Ledger The Law & Order: Special Victims Unit episode on coercive control The origins of the Adverse Childhood Experiences study and the connection between child sexual abuse and obesity The benefits of breastfeeding --- Thanks for tuning in to the en(gender)ed podcast! Be sure to check out our en(gender)ed site and follow our blog on Medium. Consider donating because your support is what makes this work sustainable. Please also connect with us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Bringing a baby home can be one of the best days of a family’s life, but what happens when they also bring home birth trauma at the same time? While only 9% of women who give birth in the US experience birth PTSD, trauma can affect up to 25% of postpartum women. Today we are joined by Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, a health psychologist, IBCLC, owner of Praeclarus Press, and editor-in-chief of two peer-reviewed journals. She takes time out to talk to us about Psychological Trauma in Birth and how we can help to prevent or mitigate its effects on the mother and family.   Listen and Learn:   What can cause psychological birth trauma and what it looks like What would change if we always considered the impact of how we treat mothers and whether it fosters oxytocin Where parents can turn for help if trauma has occurred How trauma can be treated and minimized with quick response   Resources & Mentions: The National Center for PTSD Birth Interventions Related to Lower Rates of Exclusive Breastfeeding and Increased Risk of Postpartum Depression in a Large Sample by Kathleen Kendall-Tackett

Bringing a baby home can be one of the best days of a family’s life, but what happens when they also bring home birth trauma at the same time? While only 9% of women who give birth in the US experience birth PTSD, trauma can affect up to 25% of postpartum women. Today we are joined by Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, a health psychologist, IBCLC, owner of Praeclarus Press, and editor-in-chief of two peer-reviewed journals. She takes time out to talk to us about Psychological Trauma in Birth and how we can help to prevent or mitigate its effects on the mother and family.   Listen and Learn:   What can cause psychological birth trauma and what it looks like What would change if we always considered the impact of how we treat mothers and whether it fosters oxytocin Where parents can turn for help if trauma has occurred How trauma can be treated and minimized with quick response   Resources & Mentions: The National Center for PTSD Birth Interventions Related to Lower Rates of Exclusive Breastfeeding and Increased Risk of Postpartum Depression in a Large Sample by Kathleen Kendall-Tackett

Our guest today is Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, a health psychologist and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and the Owner & Editor-in-Chief of Praeclarus Press, a small press specializing in women's health. Dr. Kendall-Tackett is Editor-in-Chief of two peer-reviewed journals: Clinical Lactation and Psychological Trauma. She is Fellow of the American Psychological Association in Health and Trauma Psychology, Past President of the APA Division of Trauma Psychology, and a member of the Board for the Advancement of Psychology in the Public Interest.   We will be speaking with Dr. Kendall-Tackett about violence, trauma, depression, breastfeeding, mothering and their intersection and impact in domestic violence and child custody cases. In our conversation, Dr. Kendall-Tackett and I referenced the following resources: "The startling toll on children who witness domestic violence is just now being understood" in USA Today Managing Pain Before It Manages You, by Margaret Caudill The work of Dr. Doug Drossman on the link between chronic pain and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) "Violence against women and the perinatal period:  The impact of lifetime violence and abuse on pregnancy, postpartum, and breastfeeding."  Trauma, Violence and Abuse," 8(3), 344-353, by Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, 2007. American Academy of Pediatric's Guidelines on Breastfeeding "The bottle-feeding culture is alive and well:  Lessons from stock photo sites," Clinical Lactation, 7(2), 45-47, by Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, 2016. "The health effects of childhood abuse:  Four pathways by which abuse can influence health," Child Abuse & Neglect, 6/7, 715-730, 2002. The origins of the Adverse Childhood Experiences study and the connection between child sexual abuse and obesity --- Thanks for tuning in to the en(gender)ed podcast! Be sure to check out our en(gender)ed site and follow our blog on Medium. Consider donating because your support is what makes this work sustainable. Please also connect with us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

On this episode of en(gender)ed, our guest is Lisa Fischel-Wolovick, an attorney who has represented battered women for almost thirty years. She is also the author of numerous publications including her recent book: Traumatic Divorce and Separation:  The Impact of Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse in Custody and Divorce, just recently published by Oxford Univ. Press, this past March.  Lisa also helped to organize the first Criminal Court that specialized in domestic violence. Before becoming an attorney, Lisa obtained her Master's in Social Work and worked in hospital social work which included advocacy and counseling for battered women. Lisa also currently teaching courses in Family Violence and Child Maltreatment at the City University of New York, in John Jay's Graduate Program in Forensic Psychology. Lisa speaks with us about her new book and how divorce impacts families differently, especially for those experiencing high-risk factors of domestic violence, mental illness, and/or substance abuse and the risks and harms that they face in the process.  We will also explore the recommendations and conclusions she has to improve our family and criminal court systems and practices and policy reforms she believes is necessary to see real, significant, positive change. In our conversation, Lisa and I touch upon the following topics: The difference between domestic violence and high-conflict cases vs. "traumatic divorce and separation" The impact of traumatic divorce and separation on survivors and children Judith Herman's book, Trauma and Recovery How survivors and children from the US Border migrant children crisis and from the US family court crisis are at similar health risks from the trauma of separation Lundy Bancroft's book, The Batterer as Parent Evan Stark's interest and research into how batterers are using coercive control on children The problems with Kelly and Johnson's Typology of Domestic Violence which fail to take into account the history and pattern of coercive control The research of Kathleen Kendall-Tackett on how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) from trauma and domestic violence puts children at greater risk of adult illness Gender bias in family courts and the task forces that attempted to study it. Legal Momentum has a guide for establishing them. Family court gender bias studies from the Voices of Women Organizing Project and from the Wellesley's Center for Women and its report The work of Dr. Kathleen Faller and of Viola Vaughn-Eden on how child welfare workers and other professionals should assess child sexual abuse Ross Cheit and his book, The Witch Hunt Narrative:  Politics, Psychology and the Sexual Abuse of Children Daniel Saunders' study published for the National Institute of Justice/DOJ, entitled, "Child Custody Evaluators' Beliefs About Domestic Abuse Allegations:  Their Relationship to Evaluator Demographics, Background, Domestic Violence Knowledge and Custody-Visitation Recommendations" --- Thanks for tuning in to the en(gender)ed podcast! Be sure to check out our en(gender)ed site and follow our blog on Medium. Consider donating because your support is what makes this work sustainable. Please also connect with us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

In today’s episode I speak with accomplished author, health psychologist and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett.  We dive deeply into an important and timely discussion about racial disparity and the effects of breastfeeding and infant mortality.  Black babies are  more then three to four times likely to die then a white baby from pregnancy related causes.  According to a recent NY Times article, black women in NYC are 12 times as likely to die due pregnancy related caused compared to white women.  These staggering numbers are frightening and simply unfair.  With years of research behind her, Dr Kendall-Tackett sheds some light on why these there is such disparity in women and baby health care. In this episode:  What brought Dr. Kendall-Tackett to this work.Dr. Kendall-Tackett’s work on race/ethnic health disparity.The current racial disparity in terms of infant mortality and women’s health.Contributing factors that create this wide chasm of infant mortality.How trauma plays a role in the health of mother and baby.The impact trauma has on breastfeeding.The relationship between inflammation and preterm labor.Ways to lessen the chance of preterm labor for black women.The relationship between breastfeeding and infant mortality.Why black babies are still twice as likely to die as white babies.From Dr. Kendall-Tackett’s research, why black women have a higher rate of post traumatic stress symptoms following birth than both white and Hispanic women.Why black women experience more traumatic birth.Some of the barriers black women are facing in terms of successful and supportive breastfeeding.Are we seeing change happening and if so, what is helping create this change?Organizations that support breastfeeding in black communities:Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere (ROSE) More Excellent Way Health Improvement Organization (MEW) Blacktating   About Dr. Kendall Tackett: Dr. Kendall-Tackett is a health psychologist and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and the Owner and Editor-in-Chief of Praeclarus Press, a small press specializing in women’s health. Dr. Kendall-Tackett is Editor-in-Chief of two peer-reviewed journals: Clinical Lactation and Psychological Trauma. She is Fellow of the American Psychological Association in Health and Trauma Psychology, Past President of the APA Division of Trauma Psychology, and a member of the APA’s Board for the Advancement of Psychology in the Public Interest. Dr. Kendall-Tackett specializes in women’s-health research including breastfeeding, depression, trauma, and health psychology, and has won many awards for her work including the 2017 President’s Award for Outstanding Service to the Field of Trauma Psychology from the American Psychological Association’s Division of Trauma Psychology. Dr. Kendall-Tackett has authored more than 420 articles or chapters, and is author or editor of 35 books. Her most recent books include: Depression in New Mothers, 3rd Edition (2017, Routledge UK), Women’s Mental Health Across the Lifespan (2017, Routledge US, with Lesia Ruglass), The Phantom of the Opera: A Social History of the World’s Most Popular Musical (2018, Praeclarus), Ps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett is talking about some essential info on how stress affects postpartum moms and what to do about it! This is a must listen, it's so fascinating. This episode is jam packed with great information and insight. You might want to take notes and pass this along to others. What is so fantastic about this episode is that most people don't have access to this kind of info and education. We aren't reading research articles or even able to understand them half the time. Kathy gives us some education on how our bodies work, which I believe really helps us to take the blame off of ourselves. There are real things happening in our brains and bodies that affect how we feel, think and behave. There are really too many gems to count here... *Depression in pregnancy *Depression and breastfeeding *The stress response: what's normal, what hurts us *The role of inflammation in our illness *WHAT YOU CAN DO TODAY to get on the path to reducing stress and inflammation! Connect with Kathy here: UppityScienceChick.com, BreastfeedingMadeSimple.com KathleenKendall-Tackett.com PraeclarusPress.com Google Scholar link: http://bit.ly/1nSwWIW The article we discussed: http://www.uppitysciencechick.com/ibj_new_paradigm.pdf   HAVE YOUR VOICE BE HEARD for MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH MONTH! ****Listeners, we want to HEAR YOU! Click on this link to find out how to leave me a voice message to be used on the podcast for Maternal Mental Health Month in MAY! https://goo.gl/forms/Kjdzxjp7cDIvxqCJ2 ****   For this and all episodes of Mom & Mind, please find us at: www.momandmind.com Connect with us! Facebook: Mom & Mind Facebook Group: Mom & Mind Connection Twitter: @drkaeni Instagram: @momandmind For Sponsorship and Guest Inquiries, please email momandmind@gmail.com  

Last episode we talked about how breastfeeding may be perfectly natural, but it’s not perfectly easy. There tend to be a few or a lot obstacles to overcome. But what does that actually look like? Dawn Pensack is here to share her stories. Check it out! Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastbreastfeedingpersistence If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your rating or review. It really helps! And if you want to connect with Adriana, reach out at: facebook.com/birthful twitter.com/birthful instagram.com/adrianika   Title music: “Vibe Ace” by Kevin MacLeod, at freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/ (©CC BY) Sponsorship music: “Air Hockey Saloon” by Chris Zabriskie, at freemusicarchive.org/music/Chris_Zabriskie/ (©CC BY) What we talked about: Dawn’s two very different breastfeeding experiences Trying to breastfeed a preemie The problems with “comparison-itis” Feeling all the feelings through the heightened emotional lens of postpartum Conflicting breastfeeding messages “Letting your child down” Preparing differently Facing the new challenges of her second breastfeeding experience Getting creative by observing your child The satisfaction of turning things around The importance of having a helping partner Setting up a “nursing station” Breastfeeding = knowledge + support + persistence + creativity   Additional resources and articles: When Breastfeeding is Hard, from KellyMom.com 8 common breastfeeding struggles new mums need to know about, from Babyology 6 Common Breastfeeding Problems and How to Overcome Them, from Fit Pregnancy Setting Up a Cozy Breastfeeding Corner ILCA’s Find a Lactation Consultant Directory At Breast Supplementing, article by Diana West and Diane Wiessinger for Breastfeeding Today Feeding Tube for Infants (gavage), from Health Line   Related or mentioned podcast episodes: Common Breastfeeding Struggles, with Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, (episode # 121) 11 Breastfeeding Need-to-Knows, with Robin Kaplan, (episode # 79) Why Breastfeeding a Newborn is Different, with Theresa Nesbitt, (episode #82)   About Dawn Pensack As a little girl, Dawn Pensack dreamed of being a mother one day and wanted to raise her kids in a way very different than she was raised. Dawn knew there had to be more to this parenting thing and she was determined to find it. And she did. Dawn combined her years of working with children as a math teacher, her strong desire to bring happiness to families, and her love of spreading the love into a Family Happiness Coaching business that helps her fulfill her true purpose on a daily basis. Dawn works with parents who are struggling to have it all – a life, a career or business, and a family in the midst of a chaotic world. She reminds her clients that while it may not be easy, it’s possible to be the parent you want to be with the right tools and support. When Dawn isn’t working with her clients to help them ditch the yelling and guilt and become peaceful parents, you can find her outside with her horse, canoeing, or just enjoying the day with her husband and children. Find out more at  dawnpensack.com or follow the conversation on Facebook.

Breastfeeding may be perfectly natural, but it’s not perfectly easy. Many people think it will just happen, without realizing there's a steep learning curve. So what are the most common breastfeeding struggles, and how can you navigating them? Kathleen Kendall-Tackett tells us more. Check it out!   Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcastbreastfeedingstruggles   If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to leave your rating or review. It really helps!   And if you want to connect with Adriana, reach out at: facebook.com/birthful twitter.com/birthful instagram.com/adrianika   Title music: “Vibe Ace” by Kevin MacLeod, at freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/ (©CC BY) Sponsorship music: “Air Hockey Saloon” by Chris Zabriskie, at freemusicarchive.org/music/Chris_Zabriskie/ (©CC BY)

Kathy grew up in the 60's and 70's in Southern California and was the oldest of 4 kids.  Her father was a veterinarian and her mother stayed at home raising her kids. She never really thought much about breastfeeding until she was pregnant with her first baby.

Kathy grew up in the 60's and 70's in Southern California and was the oldest of 4 kids.  Her father was a veterinarian and her mother stayed at home raising her kids. She never really thought much about breastfeeding until she was pregnant with her first baby.  

Guest: Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, health psychologist, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and author who specializes in women's-health research including breastfeeding, depression, trauma, and other health psychology issues. In this episode, we will cover: why the commonly sited figure of "10-15% of women suffer from post-partum depression" is dangerously low and what the current research shows how to use her free self-screening tool to see if you should seek help for post-partum depression (link to the screening tool is in the Resources section) 5 natural alternatives to prescription medications to successfully treat post-partum depression Resources mentioned in the conversation: Kathy's website: www.KathleenKendall-Tackett.com her book Depression in New Mothers, 3rd Ed in Amazon.com Kathy's free Post-Partum Screening Tool www.BreastfeedingMadeSimple.com her publishing house with other natural birth related books: www.PraeclarusPress.com About Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett: Dr. Kendall-Tackett is a health psychologist and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and the Owner and Editor-in-Chief of Praeclarus Press, a small press specializing in women's health. Dr. Kendall-Tackett is Editor-in-Chief of two peer-reviewed journals: Clinical Lactation and Psychological Trauma. She is Fellow of the American Psychological Association in Health and Trauma Psychology, Past President of the APA Division of Trauma Psychology, and a member of the Board for the Advancement of Psychology in the Public Interest. Dr. Kendall-Tackett specializes in women's-health research including breastfeeding, depression, trauma, and health psychology, and has won many awards for her work including the 2016 Outstanding Service to the Field of Trauma Psychology from the American Psychological Association’s Division 56. Dr. Kendall-Tackett has authored more than 400 articles and her most recent books include: Depression in New Mothers, 3rd Edition (2016), Women’s Mental Health Across the Lifespan (2016 with Lesia Ruglass), Psychology of Trauma 101 (2015 with Lesia Ruglass) and The Science of Mother-Infant Sleep (2014 with Wendy Middlemiss). Her websites are UppityScienceChick.com, BreastfeedingMadeSimple.com, KathleenKendall-Tackett.com, and PraeclarusPress.com.

Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett is a health psychologist, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and the Owner and Editor-in-Chief of Praeclarus Press, a small press specializing in women's health. Dr. Kendall-Tackett specializes in women's-health research including breastfeeding, depression, trauma, and health psychology. Her research interests include the psychoneuroimmunology of maternal depression and the lifetime health effects of trauma.

Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett is a health psychologist, an International Board Certified lactation consultant, and the owner and editor-in-chief of Praeclarus Press, a small press specializing in women's health. Dr. Kendall-Tackett specializes in women's-health research including breastfeeding, depression, trauma, and health psychology. Her research interests include the psychoneuroimmunology of maternal depression and the lifetime health effects of trauma.

In this episode of the Birthful podcast, we focus on postpartum depression. As many as 1 in 5 moms will become depressed after having a baby. That’s a huge number, that unfortunately seems to be on the rise. I talk with Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett about why postpartum depression happens, what it looks like, and what can be done about it.

Part II of an interview with Kathleen Kendall-Tackett on breastfeeding and postpartum depression. The role of inflammation and omega-3 fatty acids, and ways of advocating for breastfeeding-friendly treatment plans are discussed. Download it.

Part I of an interview with Kathleen Kendall-Tackett on breastfeeding and postpartum depression. Causes, treatment options, and new research is discussed. Download it. I'm very pleased to bring you another Motherwear Podcast! This one was very eye-opening for me, and...

Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, Ph.D., IBCLC, FAPA is a health psychologist and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She is the Owner and Editor-in-Chief of Praeclarus Press, a new small press focusing on women's health, and has academic appointments at both the Department of Pediatrics at Texas Tech University School of Medicine in Amarillo, Texas, and the Crimes against Children Research Center at the University of New Hampshire. Dr. Kendall-Tackett is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association in both the Divisions of Health and Trauma Psychology. She has served as an Associate Editor of the journal Psychological Trauma, and is currently Editor-in-Chief of Clinical Lactation. A prolific author, she has written more than 320 journal articles, book chapters and other publications, and is author or editor of 22 books in the fields of trauma, women’s health, depression, and breastfeeding.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.