Podcasts about perinatal mood disorders

Porsche Holland-Otunba, CEO of Reclaim Black Motherhood, joins Dr. Dekker to share her personal journey from trauma to advocacy in the birthing world. Porsche opens up about her own traumatic birth experience, which ignited her passion for fighting for better care for Black families. She discusses how a lack of informed choice, systemic biases, and inadequate lactation support affected her pregnancy and birth, leading her to become a passionate birth worker, doula, and lactation consultant. Porsche emphasizes the need for trauma-informed, culturally competent care, particularly for Black families, and offers invaluable advice for healthcare workers and birth professionals on how to center the needs of families through active listening and compassionate support.   Register for the EBB Conference here!    (02:29) Porsche's Birth Story and the Impact on Her Approach to Trauma-Informed Care (05:34) A Call to Action: Rising Up After a Traumatic Birth (07:19) The Systemic Failures and Lack of Representation in Healthcare (10:20) Advocating for Change and Getting Involved in Maternal Health Initiatives (13:13) Generational Trauma and Preeclampsia in Black Families (15:33) The Future of Preeclampsia Care and Prevention (17:56) The Intersection of Preeclampsia and Mental Health (22:06) Lactation Challenges: Generational Trauma and Cultural Barriers (25:40) The Role of Lactation Support in Hospitals (29:43) Trauma-Informed Lactation Support: Practical Tips for Birth Workers (35:29) Prioritizing Basic Needs in Trauma-Informed Care (38:04) Supporting Families Beyond the Birth: A Holistic Approach to Care (46:04) The Importance of Perinatal Mental Health Awareness Learn more about Reclaim Black Motherhood Visit the Preeclampsia Foundation Get mental health resources and support from Postpartum Support International (PSI) Read Black birth people's stories of preeclampsia with the Take 10 Campaign EBB Podcast #342: Lifelong Lessons in Lactation with Dr. Kimarie Bugg, the First African American IBCLC and President of Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere EBB Podcast #344: Crash Course in Perinatal Mood Disorders and Treatment with Dr. Kat Kaeni, Perinatal Psychologist and Past Board Chair of Postpartum Support International For more information about Evidence Based Birth® and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

In this episode, we are joined by my colleague, Dr. Robin Neuhaus, to discuss recent research of ours on Perinatal Mood Disorders (PMADs) and parenting supports. We highlight the stigma associated with PMADs, leading to underreporting and inadequate support. We emphasize the need for improved screening methods, increased awareness among healthcare providers, and accessible resources for parents. The conversation also touches on the impact of parental leave policies and the importance of support networks. We conclude by advocating for greater inclusivity in research and resources, recognizing the diverse experiences of caregivers.   For information on the study featured and this episode please visit Nested and @nested.institute on instagram.

Dr. Rebecca Dekker welcomes Dr. Kat Kaeni, a perinatal mental health certified psychologist, author of The Pregnancy Workbook, and host of the Mom & Mind podcast. Dr. Kat shares her personal journey with postpartum depression, anxiety, and OCD, and how it shaped her commitment to supporting parents during the perinatal period. They explore the spectrum of perinatal mental health conditions, from baby blues to postpartum psychosis, and discuss the stigma, barriers to care, and strategies for managing symptoms. Dr. Kat explains the power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and the importance of accessing resources like Postpartum Support International.   Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of perinatal mental health disorders, including postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, and psychosis. Sensitive topics such as intrusive thoughts, stigma, feelings of guilt and shame, and the potential for harm to self or others are addressed. Listener discretion is advised, and we encourage anyone who may be affected by these topics to reach out for support through Postpartum Support International or a trusted healthcare provider.   (00:07:28) Unique Challenges in Perinatal Mental Health (00:11:05) Caregivers' Mental Health and Bonding Challenges (00:16:32) Parental Isolation Stemming from Anxiety and Depression (00:21:53) Emergent Postpartum Psychosis Symptoms (00:27:08) Overcoming Stigma in Perinatal Mental Health (00:31:54) Thought and Behavior Change Therapy for Depression (00:36:56) Perinatal Mental Health Challenges and Support   EBB 197 – Addressing Perinatal Mental Health for Communities of Color with the Co-Founders of the Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color, Divya Kumar, Jabina Coleman, and Desirée Israel Postpartum Support International The Mom & Mind Podcast The Pregnancy Workbook: Manage Anxiety and Worry with CBT and Mindfulness Techniques For more information about Evidence Based Birth® and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, Roxanne is joined by Chelsea Bodie from Mama Psychologist to discuss perinatal mood disorders. They explore what perinatal mood disorders are, how to identify them in oneself, and effective coping strategies. Chelsea delves into the distinctions between various mood disorders such as postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD. The conversation also includes practical advice for being proactive, recognizing signs in oneself and others, and the importance of seeking help. Additionally, they emphasize the value of therapy and provide resources for finding specialized mental health support. The episode highlights the significance of mental health in the postpartum period, referencing recent CDC findings on maternal mortality causes. 00:00 Introduction to MamasteFit Podcast 01:06 Meet Chelsea Bodie from Mama Psychologist 02:01 Understanding Perinatal Mood Disorders 05:02 Personal Experiences with Postpartum Mood Disorders 07:26 Signs and Symptoms of Perinatal Mood Disorders 12:21 Preventing and Coping with Perinatal Mood Disorders 15:54 Therapy and Finding the Right Support 25:24 Intrusive Thoughts and Coping Mechanisms 41:26 Final Thoughts and Resources More about Chelsea: Chelsea is one of two clinical directors at Couples to Cradles Counselling, co-founder of Mamapsychologists, and co-author of Not Your Mother's Postpartum Book. Chelsea is a Registered Psychologist and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapist in Alberta Canada with a specialized focus on perinatal mental health, maternal mental health, and child/adolescent psychology. In particular, Chelsea has specialized training in EMDR, perinatal complications, birth trauma, NICU, pregnancy loss, and infertility. As well as, specific training in supervision to aid new students through their educational journey.  Links: Mama Psychologists: www.mamapsychologists.ca Couples to Cradles Website: www.couplestocradlescounselling.com Couples to Cradles Counselling Booking:https://couplestocradlescounselling.janeapp.com/ Our Book Ca: https://www.amazon.ca/Not-Your-Mothers-Postpartum-Book/dp/168373582X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3L0P1PCAFTPLY&keywords=not+your+mother%27s+postpartum+book&qid=1694560790&sprefix=not+your+mother%2Caps%2C244&sr=8-1 Our Book US: https://www.amazon.com/Not-Your-Mothers-Postpartum-Book/dp/168373582X/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=IS3K4&content-id=amzn1.sym.79110ea5-0df1-4550-89d7-0b9bc8b9b0a3%3Aamzn1.symc.ebdd2303-2907-45b9-b343-3896226c508a&pf_rd_p=79110ea5-0df1-4550-89d7-0b9bc8b9b0a3&pf_rd_r=3E17N5JEVEM7T6MTBWVH&pd_rd_wg=9EG8k&pd_rd_r=7726421c-8dcf-4a13-8a4b-ee9f94e08a14&ref_=pd_hp_d_atf_ci_mcx_mr_ca_hp_atf_d Find a perinatal specialize therapist near you:  PSI: https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/chat-with-an-expert/?utm_source=google_cpc&utm_medium=ad_grant&utm_campaign=cbc_ggrant_CBCGrant|ProgramsMXC&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwu-63BhC9ARIsAMMTLXT11VsSSUjaMaaOIW2MIdDsVjU_NSLOTINS0mn2yF3p0vca5N7x6DgaAhBsEALw_wcB Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us ===== Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH —— This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ****Freebies***** Early postpartum recovery course:  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/  Pp sample  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/ Prenatal Sample:  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/ Pelvic Floor  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/ Birth Prep for Labor Guide  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/ Birth Partner Guide  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/ Birth Plan  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/

23 August 2024 — CAPE COD, MA — New parents struggling with perinatal mood disorders during pregnancy or after the birth of a child are far from alone, but fear, judgement, and impossible standards keep people from seeking help, and a lack of certified health practitioners makes it even more difficult for Cape parents to find it. Efforts have begun to train professionals and change the conversation from shame to support.

Stefanie Bonnell and Dr. Dana McQueen join me to talk about healing after miscarriage on today's show. Stephanie is a licensed clinical social worker, whose focus is on Fertility Challenges and Perinatal Mood Disorders. The path to growing a family can be really bumpy.  In this episode, we talk about when to see a therapist, how therapy can help, and what to expect from a first visit with a therapist. This is one of the most amazing interviews I have ever done. I hope you will learn as much from Stefanie as I did.   Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, August 19th , 2024 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.   Read the full article and transcript on Dr. Aimee's website.   Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Join us as we discuss perinatal mood disorders and their impact on pregnant and postpartum people. Tune in to hear about resources available for those in need, perinatal yoga as a coping tool, and foundational support to help parents achieve their optimal mental health status. Our guests from the Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for [...] The post The Impact of Perinatal Mood Disorders appeared first on AWHONN.

Join us as we discuss perinatal mood disorders and their impact on pregnant and postpartum people. Tune in to hear about resources available for those in need, perinatal yoga as a coping tool, and foundational support to help parents achieve their optimal mental health status. Our guests from the Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for [...] The post The Impact of Perinatal Mood Disorders appeared first on AWHONN.

What life-saving benefits can psychopharmacology offer for mental health disorders postpartum? In this week's episode of Pediatric Meltdown, Dr. Lia Gaggino unravels the intense highs and lows of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), as she bravely shares her own struggles and triumphs. She highlights the crucial red flags that every parent and healthcare provider should recognize as well as practical strategies from top experts to enhance your clinical practice and better support families navigating this emotional landscape. With this useful advice and resources, Dr. Gaggino provides a beacon of hope and understanding for both healthcare professionals and new parents. Curious to discover the one tip that can transform your postpartum experience? Click here to learn more! [0:04 - 06:07] Introduction to Perinatal Mood and Anxiety DisordersThe host recounts her personal experience with PMADs during her residency.Discusses the struggle of timing motherhood with professional life.The emotional and logistical challenges of pregnancy, delivery, and motherhood.[06:08 - 13:12] Postpartum Challenges: Real-life Experiences The intense anxiety and feelings of incompetence in the early postpartum period.Support system breakdown: How a lack of nurturing support impacted mental health.The importance of seeking professional help and the stigma surrounding it.[13:13 - 17:03] Tools and Strategies for Managing PMADsRoutine screening for risk factors using tools like the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale.Normalizing conversations about PMADs with new parents and their partners.Encouraging healthcare providers to ask the right questions to identify at-risk parents.[17:04 - 22:38] Empowering Parents and CliniciansThe impact of social media and unrealistic expectations on new mothers.Practical advice for partners and extended family members to support postpartum parents.A call to action: Encouraging listeners to share their experiences and support each other.Links to resources mentioned on the show- Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale: (https://psychology-tools.com/epds/)- Postpartum Support International: (https://www.postpartum.net)- Books by Karen Kleiman: (Amazon.com)Other episodes you may like:https://pediatricmeltdown.com/episodes185. Cultural Competency: Health Equity and Outcomes175 Beyond Trauma: Strengthening the Caregiver-Infant Dyad161 Menstrual Equity Changes Lives: The Power of Day147 Racial Discrimination and Black Infant Morbidity and Mortality134 Early Childhood Education: Empowering ParentsBuilding Better Workflows PodcastBuilding Better Workflows Key quotes for Twitter:"Because the reality is medication for mental health disorders can be life saving.".. Dr. Lia Gaggino on medication and postpartum depression"Babies eat, sleep, cry, and poop. They don't smile at you to...

Today's episode focuses on medications during pregnancy and postpartum. This topic raises many questions and opinions, and women need more information to understand the options they can discuss with their doctor. Join us to learn more from today's expert guest! Dr. Priscilla Hidalgo, aka Dr. H, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained psychiatrist in private practice who serves patients in North Carolina and Florida. Her NC-based practice, Lux Psychiatry, focuses on helping busy and stressed people live happier lives with tailored treatment and direct care. Dr. H has a special interest in women's mental health; she has been a guest speaker on multiple platforms, including podcasts and social media, where she has discussed women's and perinatal mental health, work-related stress, and mindset.  Show Highlights: Dr. H's path to the specialty practice work she does today Common experiences of Dr. H's patients “When should I see a psychiatrist?” Dealing with a patient's anxiety about taking medications Giving people the information they need to feel empowered and have reduced anxiety Why so many patients feel unseen and unheard at their doctor's office Common questions about medications related to perinatal depression and anxiety Dr. H's methods of dealing with medical providers Working with patients on medication management, psychotherapy, self-compassion, anxiety, etc.  Resources: Connect with Dr. Priscilla Hidalgo: Website, Facebook, and Instagram Please find resources in English and Spanish at Postpartum Support International, or by phone/text at 1-800-944-4773. There are many free resources, like online support groups, peer mentors, a specialist provider directory, and perinatal mental health training for therapists, physicians, nurses, doulas, and anyone who wants to be a better support in offering services.  You can also follow PSI on social media: Instagram, Facebook, and most other platforms Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.   Visit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today!

Perinatal mood disorders — such as postpartum depression and anxiety — are the most common complications during and after pregnancy.They impact one in five women. Yet 75 percent of those disorders go untreated. And they can have deadly consequences, such as suicide and overdoses.MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talked about why perinatal mood disorders are so common, and the barriers that keep many new parents from seeking and receiving the help they need.

Episode 29: “Perinatal Mood Disorders Don't Discriminate” with Jasmine @pearlsofjasmine This week, Rachael and guest Jasmine discuss a very important and often stigmatized topic, postpartum mental health and perinatal mood disorders. Dr. Jasmine is a clinical pharmacist who is incredibly vulnerable and open in talking about her own experiences with postpartum anxiety, depression, and insomnia after the birth of her daughter and how that experience led to her decision to be “one and done”. Jasmine shares her expert knowledge as a pharmacist and discusses the stigma of medications, the pros and cons of the "new" postpartum depression medication, and discusses her own decision to start medication after the birth of her daughter. Find out some common misconceptions or stereotypes about perinatal mental health or treatments, how being an Asian-American woman influenced her during her postpartum experience, and how culture and representation is so incredibly important for women on this journey to not feel so alone.  Jasmine is a clinical pharmacist and mom of one. She became very passionate about maternal mental health after she suffered severe postpartum depression, insomnia and anxiety shortly after having her child. As a healthcare provider, she never thought she would be affected by PPD because she assumed she'd recognize the signs and know how to ward it off. Writing about her journey on her blog and then sharing some of these moments on Instagram have been a way for her to heal and try to normalize mental health for other moms. Just a few months ago, she completed her perinatal mental health certification (PMH-C) to continue to educate herself further on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Jasmine's IG page: https://www.instagram.com/pearlsofjasmine/   Healing the Tigress podcast IG Page: https://www.instagram.com/healingthetigress/  Referenced in this Episode: Jasmine's Newsletter about new treatment option  Podcast Episode on Fatherhood in Postpartum More on being “One and Done”  Rachael is a mom of 3, founder of Hey, Sleepy Baby, and the host of this podcast. Instagram (Show page) Tiktok (Rachael's tiktok account) Show Website (transcripts available here) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Sweet Slumber podcast, host Meredith Brough interviews Shannon Wilson (LMHC, PMH-C), a perinatal mental health therapist. They delve into the complexities of new motherhood, discussing the challenges, mental health struggles, and the importance of support during the postpartuml period. Shannon shares her personal journey and professional insights, highlighting the difference between baby blues and postpartum depression, the prevalence of intrusive thoughts, and the rarity of postpartum psychosis. They emphasize the need for specialized therapist training, creating postpartum plans, and the importance of recognizing postpartum mental health issues in both mothers and fathers. The conversation offers practical advice and encourages seeking help to navigate the postpartum period.Topics:Challenges and struggles faced by new mothersStrategies for new mothers to prioritize their mental health and well-beingWhy mothers need support from trained therapistsWarning signs of postpartum depression and anxietyWhat you can do to prevent or decrease the severity of postpartum mental health illnesses What is a postpartum plan and what does it look likeRisk factors for postpartum illnessesDifference between baby blues and postpartum depressionWhat postpartum rage, psychosis and OCD are and how common they arePostpartum illness in men and what that can look likeHow long the postpartum period lastsResource Mentioned:PCI or Postpartum.net: Find a therapist, support, and info about certificationFind Shannon's Resources & Work with Her: Website: https://mwrcounseling.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mwrcounselingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mwrcounseling/?hl=enKeywords & Timestamps: "Perinatal Mental Health Training Course": "00:01:13" "Postpartum Support International": "00:02:24" "Therapy and Counseling": "00:17:10" "Medication for PPD and PPAt": "00:18:04" "Postpartum Plan": "00:19:17" "Prioritizing Sleep": "00:19:17" "Partner, Sleep Coach, or Doula Support for Sleep": "00:20:18" "Nourishing the Body": "00:20:18" "Getting Outside and Moving": "00:20:18" "Connecting with Other Moms": "00:21:17" "Reminding Yourself of the Seasonal Nature of Parenthood": "00:22:29" "Baby Blues vs. Postpartum Depression": "00:23:29" "Risk Factors for Perinatal Mood Disorders": "00:25:50" "Trauma at Birth": "00:27:17" "Warning Signs of Postpartum Depression and Anxiety": "00:28:36" "Men and Postpartum Depression": "00:34:12" "Postpartum Rage": "00:36:14" "Intrusive Thoughts": "00:38:52"  "Perinatal OCD": "00:40:28" "Postpartum Psychosis": "00:42:22" "Perinatal Time Frame": "00:43:34" "Support System": "00:48:19", fertility difficulties, infant loss, new mother support

The most dangerous time in pregnancy is actually postpartum; particularly, days 43-365. Postpartum Mood Disorders can be serious, resulting in harmful or dangerous behaviors and thoughts. However, there are a number of evidence-based options to help support new parents and families in this transitional time. Dr. William Leininger, OBGYN, is joining us to discuss the options around postpartum anxiety, depression, and other mood challenges that may arise after having a baby. We dive into the non-pharmacological options, the holistic and lifestyle options and the taboo options. This episode will also include information about the new postpartum medications zuranolone, and what you need to know!     The Birth Lounge: https://www.thebirthlounge.com   Patients and Supports Teams: National Maternal Mental Health Hotline – 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) --has translators for 60 languages Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (988lifeline.org) – 988 English and Spanish   Crisis Text Line (crisistextline.org): Text “HOME” to 741-741   Postpartum Support International - https://www.postpartum.net   Mother to Baby – Information about Medications in Pregnancy and Lactation https://mothertobaby.org/   National Center for Complementary and Integrative Medicine, NIHhttps://www.nccih.nih.gov/   BUMPS – Best Uses of Medicine in Pregnancy – UK https://www.medicinesinpregnancy.org/ NIH Medical Information Search site – medlineplus.gov     Professionals ACOG Perinatal Mental Health Resources https://www.acog.org/about/leadership-and-governance/board-of- directors/iffath-a-hoskins-md/minding-mental-health   Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance - https://www.mmhla.org/  Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health - https://www.2020mom.org/ National Center for Complementary and Integrative Medicine, NIH. https://www.nccih.nih.gov/   Regional Organization – Roanoke, VA - https://www.huddleupmoms.org   State Organization – Massachusetts - https://www.mcpapformoms.org  

Stefanie Bonnell and Dr. Dana McQueen join me to talk about healing after miscarriage on today's show. Stephanie is a licensed clinical social worker, whose focus is on Fertility Challenges and Perinatal Mood Disorders. The path to growing a family can be really bumpy.  In this episode, we talk about when to see a therapist, how therapy can help, and what to expect from a first visit with a therapist. This is one of the most amazing interviews I have ever done. I hope you will learn as much from Stefanie as I did.   Read the full article and transcript on Dr. Aimee's website.   Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 25th , 2023 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Our guest on this week's episode is Kimberly Seals Allers,  an award-winning journalist, five-time author, and advocate for women's health, particularly focused on black  maternal health. Kimberly explains the alarming statistic that black women are three to four times more likely to die in hospitals, with a shocking mortality rate 12x higher than white women in New York City. Kimberly is the founder of Irth App, which is a rating-based app striving for transparency and helping black women find the safe hospital care they need and deserve. In this episode we cover:The bias that exists in birth experiences and outcomes for Black women How the American system is failing mothersThe unrealistic expectations of motherhood; why you shouldn't compare.How the idea of motherhood is capitalized and marketed toward womenThe real definition of postpartum depression and benefits of breastfeeding for the motherHow to let go of the idea of being "the perfect mother" Resources:Irth Appkimberlysealsallers.com@theirthapp@iamksealsallers Want more from SheSpeaks?* Sign up for our podcast newsletter HERE! * Connect with us on Instagram, FB & Twitter @shespeaksup Contact us at podcast@shespeaks.com

Emily Silva is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in Perinatal Mood Disorders. She talks about what tools are helpful to parents who struggle with postpartum and how to find healing and unity when individuals or their loved ones experience postpartum. Emily uses a wide range of modalities but focuses more on CBT in this episode.

Perinatal psychologist, mother of two, and host of the Mom & Mind Podcast Dr. Kat Kaeni, PsyD, PMH-C shares her deeply personal experience with a perinatal mood disorder as well as tips for handling and recognizing perinatal mood disorders. Connect with Dr. Kat Kaeni: https://wellmindperinatal.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/momandmind/ Check out Mom & Mind Podcast online: https://wellmindperinatal.com/momandmindpodcast/ Learn more about Postpartum Depression on the Informed Pregnancy Blog: https://www.informedpregnancy.com/single-post/how-i-fought-for-myself-amid-postpartum-depression-by-julie-thomas-sponsored Interested in more birth stories? Start your FREE Informed Pregnancy+ subscription here: https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/you-are-not-alone Keep up with Dr. Berlin and the Informed Pregnancy Project online! www.informedpregnancy.com www.instagram.com/doctorberlin/ www.facebook.com/InformedPregnancy www.twitter.com/doctorberlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When her own experience with a complicated pregnancy reignited an interest in medicine and science, Dr. Lauren Osborne left her career in publishing to pursue medical school. Now a reproductive psychiatrist, Dr. Osborne leads the way in researching the connection between immune system dysregulation, stress reactivity, and the role of allopregnanolone in mood and anxiety disorders, particularly in pregnant and postpartum women. In this episode, she discusses how her expansive research is getting us one step closer to decoding perinatal mood disorders, and she calls for increased training in reproductive psychiatry to help OBGYNs better treat their patients. For more information visit nyp.org/Advances

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of potentially triggering topics including mental health, depression, suicidal ideation, and infant mortality. Listener discretion is advised.Join Jacquelyn & Ruth in their frank discussion with psychologist Mirian Bonomi, LP, MS, about perinatal depression and other mood disorders. Learn the difference between post-partum depression vs "baby blues", how to spot red flags that could indicate professional help is needed, and where to get help as an expat living in China.***German-language film, "Das Fremde in Mir/The Stranger in Me"If you or someone you know is seeking personal support in the area of mental health, please contact Community Center of Shanghai.Email: counseling@communitycenter.cnWeChat: CCS-counseling ***Visit the Having a Baby in China Website: https://www.havingababyinchina.com/Follow @HavingABabyInChina on Instagram Check out Having a Baby in China: The Course - A Video Course to learn about it all!***Enjoying the Having A Baby In China Podcast? Leave us a rating or write a review in your favorite podcast app, share us with your friends, or contact us on Instagram!***

 In this episode, Patrick Duganz shares his own personal experiences of his rough and abrupt entry into fatherhood. He is walking proof that Perinatal Mood Disorders can affect dads too and that, when they do, they're often compounded by layers of misinformation and feelings of helplessness. As Patrick's son grew, so did he and Patrick discovered his passion for helping other dads find their way too. Now, Patrick is the Father Engagement Specialist for Gallatin County Public Health and his story is enlightening and vital to understanding a less talked about topic when it comes to supporting new moms and dads.Gallatin County Public Health- Dads MatterGallatin County Public Health- Home VisitingThe Good Men Project article by Patrick Duganz: "100 Words on Love After Divorce"Lori Newman - Bozeman HealthFor statewide resources please visit the Linking Infants and Families to Supports athttps://hmhb-lifts.org/

Episode #50: We're joined by Laura Vollset & Maggie Muir to discuss Perinatal Depression & Anxiety (PPD). While this is one of the most common complications of pregnancy, it is often unrecognized and under-diagnosed. Laura shares her experience of having had debilitating PPD after the birth of her twins. She sought treatment, found support, and wended her way to back to wellness and joy in parenting. Maggie Muir, a Licensed Psychotherapist, Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and Perinatal Support Group Leader explains what PPD is, who is at risk, and how and where mothers and family members can get help.

The most common piece of advice guests recommend on this podcast is "Ask For Help" - but sometimes it isn't quite that simple. In today's episode I speak with mother, psychologist and CEO of PANDA Julie, all things Perinatal Mood Disorders; What is a Perinatal Mood Disorder  Australia's current statistics of a perinatal mood disorder Why there is still a stigma surrounding these conditions Barriers to seeking adequate support The effects of social media on How to best be there to support a loved one And so much more You can find PANDA and all of their amazing resources over on https://panda.org.au or contact the support line 1300 726 306 I hope you all enjoy x

Stefanie Bonnell and Dr. Dana McQueen join me to talk about healing after miscarriage on today's show. Stephanie is a licensed clinical social worker, whose focus is on Fertility Challenges and Perinatal Mood Disorders. The path to growing a family can be really bumpy.  In this episode, we talk about when to see a therapist, how therapy can help, and what to expect from a first visit with a therapist. This is one of the most amazing interviews I have ever done. I hope you will learn as much from Stefanie as I did.   Read the full article and transcript on Dr. Aimee's website.   Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, December 5, 2022 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

So many people struggle with infertility, miscarriage, infant loss, or postpartum mood disorders. Education about these issues is important for men as well as women. Being informed helps us support women when these issues arise.Our guest for this episode is Emily Gregory. Emily is a Licensed professional counselor with extensive training through Postpartum Support International. Her own story helps her connect with struggling moms and their families. Postpartum Support International (PSI) is an organization with free online support groups, loss and grief resources, and a database of therapists who specialize in maternal mental health. You can also reach their HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773. “Self-care is not selfish. It's the same thing as ‘put on your own oxygen mask first.' If you are not healthy, if you are not functioning, neither is your baby.  So self-care isn't selfish, it's self-less. So make sure you have enough fuel in your tank to see to those who require your attention.”            -Emily Gregory That Farm Life Podcast is a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net. Questions or comments? Email us at info@agrihealth.net.

Nicole Fox, M.D., Psychiatrist at St. Luke's Health System in Boise presents a lecture on "Perinatal Mood Disorders" from ECHO Idaho's 2021 Perinatal Substance Use Disorder series.

Michelle and Sunni VonMutius continue their conversation from S2 E1 The Grief and Loss of Placing a Child for Adoption on the Birth Ease Loss podcast. Sunni courageously shares how the circumstances, trauma, fear, and shame  from her first child's birth impacted the birth of her second child 20 years later and her experience of postpartum depression.  Together they discuss the importance of trauma-informed care, exploring unconscious biases, the mind-body connection, informed consent, understanding trauma triggers, creating a postpartum care plan, self-care versus soul-care, and why the cultural conversation around adoption and placing a child for adoption must change."On the outside, I look like a pretty decent human being and on the inside, I feel like a total piece of poop when I talk about the fact that I gave my child up for adoption. And that is because of the way that society treats birth moms after the fact. … there's all sorts of judgments that come with it. I am so proud of the choice I made and when I talk about it, there's a part of me that feels like scum. That is not a viable solution in our society. If we are going to make that the only option for women, we have got to change the way we talk about adoption. We have got to change the way we treat birth moms…. There's a lot of conversation about adoption being this super easy solution and I just want to make it really clear, it is NOT simple. It is NOT easy. … Do not put it on the table like it is some sort of easy solution to a pregnancy. Because it, just like a lot of other solutions, will live with us for the rest of our lives. And, I think that's important to acknowledge" — Sunni VonMutius Notes: Michelle's episode with Sunni's Midwife Elena Rosa is 118 Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy. Sunni mentioned The Natural Pregnancy Book by Aviva Romm.  Connect with Michelle:Virtual Classes or Sessions with Michelle: birtheaseservices.com/birth-ease-childbirth-education, Facebook:   Birth Ease,   The Birth Ease PodcastInstagram:    @birtheasemichellesmithYouTube:    Birth EaseLinkedIn:  Birth Ease Michelle SmithWebsite:  BirthEaseServices.com  birtheasehypnobirth.com

Often there is so much focus on the pregnancy and the birth, families may find themselves woefully unprepared for the realities that having a new baby can bring to their lives. Having a new baby can feel overwhelming and isolating for many families and the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the stress families may feel. Michelle explains helpful self-care tips for new parents and provides an overview of what the postpartum experience can be like.  She distinguishes between baby blues and postpartum depression, gives an overview of maternal mood disorders, and provides resources for families here in the show notes. Michelle ends this information-packed episode with a brief guided meditation.  (replay of episode 36) Resources:Edinburgh Postnatal Depression ScalePostpartum Support InternationalThe Blue Dot ProjectAnd Baby Makes 3: The Gottman InstituteThe Conversation: Managing postpartum depression: New Moms isolated by coronavirus pandemicMotherly: Eight Ways to Reduce Anxiety for Mothers Baby Care Resources:Dunstan Baby LanguageHappiest Baby on the BlockAll Babies CryNo Cry Solution Resources in Central Florida:Orlando Health Winnie Palmer: Mothers Matter Support GroupLife Counseling SolutionsPerinatal Wellness & Psychological ServicesTotal Life CounselingFlorida Chapter of Postpartum Support InternationalMotherhood Support Group  Connect with Michelle:Virtual Classes or Sessions with Michelle: birtheaseservices.com/birth-ease-childbirth-education, Facebook:   Birth Ease,   The Birth Ease PodcastInstagram:    @birtheasemichellesmithYouTube:    Birth EaseLinkedIn:  Birth Ease Michelle SmithWebsite:  BirthEaseServices.com  birtheasehypnobirth.com

On today's episode of The Momlife Mindset Podcast - I had the pleasure of interviewing Rachel Emery. Rachel is a Labor & Delivery nurse turned family nurse practitioner currently working in an OBGYN office in rural Indiana. She is married to her college sweetheart, Kyle, and they have 3 young children - they live on a farm and raise cattle. Rachel's passion is taking care of women of childbearing age and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, especially postpartum depression and anxiety. In her free time she enjoys helping on the farm, being with family, watching her kiddos play sports and show calves and riding her Peloton! I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. Rachel shares her heart around her own personal experience with PPA (after her first baby) and PPD (after her 3rd baby) while also navigating no real changes after her 2nd baby. She offers so many powerful nuggets of feedback and perspective related to postpartum healthcare and the importance of speaking up for how we feel from the inside out through each of our child birthing experiences. Here's where you can connect with Rachel: Facebook: Rachel Emery LinkedIn: Rachel (Burkholder) Emery Work Contact: Logansport Memorial Hospital Please note that you can reach out to Rachel at any time with specific questions. She also offers telehealth services as a resource for moms if that's something you're looking for. I would be honored if you shared this episode with others in your network. I'd also love to hear from you too and connect further on our stories. If you found this episode valuable, please leave a review, comment below and/or send me a message anytime so we can continue the conversation. To stay connected, here's where you can find me online: Website: https://www.erintrier.com/ Mindset Shop: https://www.erintrier.com/shop Email Contact: erinktrier@gmail.com Business IG: @themomlifemindset Personal IG: @erin.trier Business FB: The Momlife Mindset

In this episode Lauren McClain and Dr. Brendan Riordan will discuss Molly Rouse's article, "At the Heart of It: The Root Cause of Perinatal Mood Disorders,"  appearing in issue 71 of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine. Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org/content/subscribe https://www.lifebeyondbirth.com  

Today Katelynn Scannell MA, PLPC, NCC joins us on the podcast and shares with us about her journey into motherhood. She had an unexpected pregnancy and started her journey into motherhood as a single mother. Katelynn tells us about how she had been prepared for the delivery, but when she went home alone she began struggling with postpartum depression and anxiety. She talks about the importance her support system and other resources played in her healing journey. Katelynn goes on to explain to us about Perinatal Mood Disorders such as Postpartum Anxiety, Depression, Panic, OCD, and Psychosis. She educates us about the differences and importance of knowing the signs of normal baby blues and when intrusive thoughts cross the line to needing more help. Katelynn encourages to ask for help and make your health a priority as your health reflects the health of your family. Please listen, learn, and share with that person that pops in your mind as you listen to all of the amazing information Katelynn has to share. Ways to Find Katelynn: Website: www.perfectlyimperfecttherapy.netFB: @KatelynnsCounselingEmail: katelynn@perfectlyimperfect-counseling.comKatelynn Bio: The decision to seek therapy involves more than a willingness to grow - It also requires the ability to develop a healthy therapeutic relationship built on trust, empathy, and unconditional acceptance. Creating a healthy and supportive relationship allows the client to discover more about themselves and creates an environment for change. My goal as a counselor is to create an environment that revolves around empathy and compassion in order to foster growth and introspection. Life experiences are unique to each individual and effective counseling requires an innate ability to walk with clients as they navigate past and current experiences. Embracing a holistic approach, addressing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of well-being, promotes maximum healing. I believe the key to mindfulness begins with positive self-image and self- talk. Without becoming conscious of our negative thought processes we will be unable to succeed in participating in a positive growth experience.Embrace, Live, Thrive: Website: www.embracelivethrive.comFB: @embracelivethriveInstagram: @embracelivethrive 

On this episode of "Mommies Tell All" Fall is in the air! Carly and Jade talk about the fast approaching holiday season. Then, they're joined again by Deema Soufan, postpartum psychotherapist. Deema sticks around to answer listener questions about Postpartum mood disorders and more. Follow Deema TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses miscarriages, anxiety and depression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Multiple responsibilities, systemic discrimination, poor societal support, and a pandemic to boot - it's no secret that American women are experiencing record levels of stress, and they're bringing it to your office. Do you want to be more effective at helping women in their moments of distress? Join Dr. Lulu Zhao, MD, a board-certified ObGyn fellowship trained in women's mental health to discuss practical tips for managing mental health disorders common in the ObGyn office, top medication prescribing mistakes to avoid, and strategies to help your patients connect to the information and care they need. We discuss how to practice using validated screening tools to identify perinatal mood disorders, recognizing how mood disorders may present in marginalized or traumatized populations, how to counsel patients about common concerns in the use of psychotropic medications, how to choose medications that effectively treat common mental health conditions, and how to integrate existing resources into your clinical toolbox to optimize time management

PPC- Episode #13: Mental Health & Wellness with Dr. Nan NelsonHi, I am Marmee Regine, your host in Pandemic Podcast Coronavirus. Today we have the privilege to have Dr. Nan Nelson as our first guest in our podcast. Friends, soon, I plan to have guests interview experts and non-experts regarding the pandemic events surrounding our lives today. Dr. Nan Nelson has been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, and the CW as a personable advocate for women's health, emphasizing Perinatal psychiatry and mood disorders throughout the life cycle. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, promoting high-quality adult patient care. Her colleagues have known her as down-to-earth, compassionate, no BS, using individualized medication management using pharmacogenomics. Dr. Nan Nelson is an excellent educator on how the brain and bodywork. As a psychopharmacology pharmacogenomics educator, she has presented to Mental Health providers in the use of pharmacogenomics, which removes the trial and error process of prescribing medications, improves responses, recovery rates, and outcomes. Currently, Dr. Nan Nelson works in Myriad Neuroscience, a Myriad Genetics subsidiary specializing in pharmacogenomics testing. Myriad Neuroscience is a personalized medicine company that specializes in pharmacogenomics. It is dedicated to helping healthcare providers get the genetic information they need to determine the proper medication tailored to individual patients suffering from neuropsychiatric and other similar medical conditions. Myriad Neuroscience's proprietary technology is based on pharmacogenomics, which studies the genetic factors that influence an individual's response to drug treatments and evidence-based medicine and clinical pharmacology. Dr. Nan Nelson is an author of several books such as "The woman who wanted to be a mom," "The Moose Who Loved TV," "Missing Butterfly Feelings," and "The treatment of Perinatal Mood Disorders." She wrote her current book, this pandemic, with the title "Beneath the Full Moon," that we will also talk about in this podcast.Friends, I present to you the excellent doctor, Dr. Nan Nelson. Hi Dr. Nan, I am honored to have you today. Thank you for joining us today despite your busy schedule in the hospital. We appreciate it.So, can you please tell us the kind of psychiatry that you are practicing now? And how long have you been doing this? Plus, you can also share with us what do you like most? REPLY......Dr. Nan, how did Covid affected mental health today since it started last year up to the present time? Give us your thoughts on how the pandemic affected your current practice of psychiatry? REPLY.....Dr. Nan, in your perspective, how will the Covid pandemic affect the future in terms of grief of loss by deaths, long haulers, post-traumatic stress, anxiety isolation? REPLY.....Now, please give us an overview of your latest book, "Beneath The Full Moon," and why you wrote it? Who is the target audience that can benefit most from your book? Where can we get a copy of your book? REPLY...Dr. Nan, I want to ask your point of view on your visions about the next wave of Covid? REPLY.....Finally, Dr. Nan Nelson, do you have any words or any Allswell - Your Dream Bed Starts Here Free delivery on your first order over $35.Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/pandemicpodcastcoronavirus)

Our on the June 6, 2021 edition of Black Canada Talking™ our guest was Dionne Levy. Ms. Levy is a Postpartum Support Internation (PSI) trained and two-time survivor of Perinatal Mood Disorders (PMD's). Through her personal journey, Ms. Levy is on a quest to educate, empower and emancipate women from the shame that can be experienced following the birth of their child. Providing support to mothers, partners and support persons, she is here to create a safe space and judgment-free environment where open and honest conversations about challenges with Perinatal Mood Disorders can begin. Through the sharing of experiences, what Ms. Levy hopes to convey with those on this journey is that: One, you are not alone; Two, it's okay not to be okay; And three, you will get through this. During our conversation, Ms. Levy talked about: – Being born and raised in Toronto and learning many aspects of Perinatal Mood Disorders being the mother of two children – Where she got her heart for servitude, having compassion for helping people through tough times – Her experience with Perinatal Mood Disorder as well as her family and friends reaction during that time – Having proper medical treatment and help from her family and friends as well as strengthening her spirit and body – Helping other people with similar situations have a safe space and judgment-free environment where open and honest conversations about challenges with Perinatal Mood Disorders can begin – Being aware and knowledgable about these symptoms to help people rather than making them unaware and confused. – Speaking out more about Perinatal Mood Disorders and other similar symptoms in the Black Community and addressing these issues and improving upon them – Focusing on studying and learning more about life and yourself during the pandemic with your family and friends. – Black men and women needing to talk more about their stories and being more open in life You contact with Ms. Levy via: Email Instagram Facebook Phone: (416) 892-7554 Visit The Dr. Vibe Show™ at https://www.thedrvibeshow.com/  Please feel free to email us at dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com Please feel free to “Like” the “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook Fan Page here God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, Dr. Vibe 2020 Podcast News Award Winner – Canadian Ethnic Media Association 2018 Innovation Award Winner – Canadian Ethnic Media Association The Dr. Vibe Show™ At “The Good Men Project” One of the first Brand Ambassador's – Cuisine Noir Magazine Dr. Vibe – Producer And Co-host of Black Men Talking On WJMS Radio Dr. Vibe on HuffPost Live – August 2, 2013 2013 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best Podcast) 2012 Black Weblog Awards Winner (Best International Blog) 2012 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best Podcast) 2011 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best International Blog and Best Podcast Series) Black Blog Of The Day – Black Bloggers Network – June 23, 2011 Twitter Twitter hashtag: #DrVibe The Dr. Vibe Show™ – iTunes The Dr. Vibe Show™ – Spotify Dr. Vibe Media – You Tube The Dr. Vibe Show™ – Stitcher Radio The Dr. Vibe Show™ – TuneIn Radio The Dr. Vibe Show™ – Google Play Music The Dr. Vibe Show™ – iHeartRadio The Dr. Vibe Show™ at Anchor Linkedin – The Dr. Vibe Show™ Instagram The Dr. Vibe Show Facebook Fan Page

Stefanie Bonnell and Dr. Dana McQueen join me to talk about healing after miscarriage on today's show. Stephanie is a licensed clinical social worker, whose focus is on Fertility Challenges and Perinatal Mood Disorders. The path to growing a family can be really bumpy.  In this episode, we talk about when to see a therapist, how therapy can help, and what to expect from a first visit with a therapist. This is one of the most amazing interviews I have ever done. I hope you will learn as much from Stefanie as I did. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Checkout the podcast Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Birdie Meyer, RN, MA, PMH-C from Postpartum Support International graces us with her presence and knowledge on all things Perinatal Mood Disorders. This episode provides depth into the what risk factors exist, how to identify in yourself and someone else, and more importantly how to get help. Despite the heavy topic, we enjoyed this conversation with Birdie and hope that you do as well. Please reach out to us if you or someone you know is dealing with any of the mentioned symptoms. Trigger Warning: This episode discussing perinatal and postpartum psychosis, maternal suicide, and other trigger topics of this nature. 

Dr. Jessica Young, the TIPQC Maternal Medical Director, is joined by Dr. Julia Wood, President of the Tennessee Chapter of Postpartum Support International. She is a Psychiatrist in Knoxville, TN and specializes in Perinatal Mood Disorders. We discuss the importance of screening, treatment options and disparities in perinatal mood disorders. No content or comments made in any TIPQC Healthy Mom Healthy Baby Podcast is intended to be comprehensive or medical advice. Neither healthcare providers nor patients should rely on TIPQC's Podcasts in determining the best practices for any particular patient.  Additionally, standards and practices in medicine change as new information and data become available and the individual medical professional should consult a variety of sources in making clinical decisions for individual patients. TIPQC undertakes no duty to update or revise any particular Podcast. It is the responsibility of the treating physician or health care professional, relying on independent experience and knowledge of the patient, to determine appropriate treatment.  

Criselle Mesa; artist, military wife, owner of "Criselle Belle Crochet and Knits" and mother of two boys, opens up about her experience with depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation during her second pregnancy. She gets real, emotional and honest about the lows and then the moment she sought help and how everything changed and she found herself again. You can find her on instagram @crisellebelleand her website is www.shopcrisellebelle.com

Episode 1: August 2020 This episode features expert Lauren Fafulas-Fortunato LCSW, LCADC. Lauren is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug […]

Trigger Warning: Suicidal Ideation is briefly mentioned in this episode. For Women's History Month, Sarah welcomes Perinatal, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr. Misty Richards to answer questions about medication before, during and after pregnancy! We dispel some myths about anti-depressants and anxiety medications including safety risks for mom and baby, breastfeeding, when to start or stop medication and how to reach out for help. Dr. Richards raises awareness about MEN and Partners suffering from postpartum depression. We also try to de-stigmatize the world of mental health help! If you are considering medication for your mental health needs, you don't want to miss this episode as it will help you decide what path is available and best for YOU!Misty Richards MD and MS is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. She is also Program Director of the UCLA Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program. RESOURCES:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::Some books to help: The Pregnancy and Postpartum Anxiety Workbook by Pamela S. Wiegartz , Kevin L. Gyoerkoe , et al. https://www.amazon.com/Pregnancy-Postpartum-Anxiety-Workbook-Compulsions/dp/1572245891/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=postpartum+anxiety+workbook&qid=1615403917&s=books&sr=1-3Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts by Karen KleimanWhat No One Tells You: A Guide to Your Emotions from Pregnancy to Motherhood by Dr. Alexandra Sacks, Dr. Catherine Birndorf : https://www.amazon.com/What-One-Tells-You-Motherhood/dp/1501112562Mental Health: SAMHSA’s National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357)SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.Postpartum Support International WebsiteHelp for mom, family and dad1.800.944.4773Support groupsNATIONAL CRISIS TEXT LINE: Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the USA, anytime, about any type of crisisNational Suicide Prevention Hotline and Website1-800-273-8255www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Call for yourself or someone you care about; free and confidential; network of more than 140 crisis centers nationwide; available 24/7

We're back for season 2 of The MOTHERLODE Podcast and in our first episode of the season we dive into an incredibly important topic - postnatal mood disorders and maternal mental health with Dr.  Walker Ladd, Ph.D. (*Please note that in this episode we touch on subjects that are sensitive in nature such as depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts and may be upsetting or triggering for some listeners. )Dr. Ladd has been a thought leader in the field of maternal mental health for nearly two decades. Her writing and research challenge paradigms of motherhood and mental illness, using women's stories to reveal the hidden truths and extraordinary dimensions of the lived experience of motherhood. Dr. Ladd's personal experience with traumatic childbirth, breast cancer, postpartum depression, and major depressive disorder drive her passion for her bold, soulful, and transformative work.Previously a professional modern dancer with both a BA and MFA in dance from UCLA, Walker returned to school to receive an MA in clinical psychology from Antioch University Seattle and practicing as a Couples and Family Therapist. Following the traumatic childbirth and subsequent postpartum depression of her son in 2000, Walker dedicated herself to maternal mental health advocacy and research literacy, working as a certified birth doula (CD, DONA), and serving as the perinatal mental health editor for Lamaze International's Science and Sensibility, before returning to school to receive her Ph.D. in psychology from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology (Sofia University). She is currently working on a study regarding the experience of the postpartum anxiety for new mothers during COVID-19 and a study of the experience of a failed epidural during Cesarean birth.Dr. Ladd is also the author of her new book, Transformed By Postpartum Depression: Women's Stories of Trauma and GrowthRESOURCES:To learn more about Dr. Ladd, connect with her via her website, and follow her on InstagramIf you think you or someone you know may be suffering from a perinatal mood disorder, reach out to Dr. Ladd, or visit Postpartum Support InternationalFor expert, confidential & no-cost information about medications and otherexposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding visit Mother to Baby.ADDITIONAL NOTES:Sarah & Stephanie are the Founders of LUNA Mother Co, the first all-in-one digital platform for motherhood. From their evidence based fitness method, to pelvic floor & core physical therapy programs, parenting classes, & community, LUNA Mother Co has it all!Subscribe to The MOTHERLODE Podcast so you never miss an episode, & catch up with us on Instagram! Interested in being on the show or know someone who would be a great fit? Email us hello@lunamother.co Like this episode? Leave us a review and let us know your thoughts! 

Dr. Shoshana Bennett is a PhD Psychologist and world renowned expert on perinatal mood disorders.  She and Candace discuss the six types of perinatal and postpartum mood disorders, and their signs and symptoms.  They each open up about their own personal struggles with postpartum mood disorders and hope for recovery.  Dr. Shosh talks about comprehensive assessments and postpartum wellness strategies for prevention and treatment of PMAD's. https://drshosh.com/ https://www.postpartum.net/  

Trigger warning: this episode contains some content that may be triggering for some individuals including suicidal ideation and other scary (but mainly normal) symptoms and thoughts, including scary intrusive thoughts of people with Postpartum depression and other disorders. Sarah speaks with her therapist and licensed social worker Ronnie Vehemente about WHAT perinatal mood disorders are, WHO can get it, WHEN it can occur and HOW long. We also discuss COPING mechanisms and how to get help if you are struggling! We hope this episode makes those out there thinking they are insane that the thoughts and feelings you are having are NORMAL, you are not CRAZY!This episode is a must hear for anyone who has suffered a pregnancy loss, infertility, is currently pregnant or has had children that are suffering in any way with mental health. This is also a must hear for partners of these individuals!RESOURCES:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::Ronnie Vehemente's Practice if you'd like her to be you therapist too!:Email: ronnie@familyroomla.com Website: https://www.familyroomla.com/Some books to help: The Postpartum Anxiety Workbook, Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts by Karen Kleiman, etc.Some phone numbers: SAMHSA’s National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357)SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.Postpartum Support International WebsiteHelp for mom, family and dad1.800.944.4773Support groupsNATIONAL CRISIS TEXT LINE: Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the USA, anytime, about any type of crisisNational Suicide Prevention Hotline and Website1-800-273-8255www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Call for yourself or someone you care about; free and confidential; network of more than 140 crisis centers nationwide; available 24/7

Postpartum depression impacts around 1 in 10 new moms. It is important to know the signs and how to get help for yourself or a friend. I want you to know that you deserve help and it's easier to access than you think. Today we are joined by Dr. Jo Kim, the Director of Perinatal Depression Program at NorthShore University HealthSystem, and Nancy Segall, LCSW. Jo and Nancy help us understand what are perinatal mood disorders, including postpartum depression. Nancy helped found Beyond the Baby Blues support group in the Chicago area, and gives advice on finding a support system. Resources Mentioned: Crisis Text Line: https://www.crisistextline.org/help-for-depression/ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Postpartum Support International Helpline: https://www.postpartum.net/ PSI Online & Chat with an Expert support resources: https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/help-for-moms/ Postpartum Stress Center resources for families: https://postpartumstress.com/for-families/

Alison Brown is a homeschooling mom of five. She started studying emotional intelligence ten years ago in order to teach her kids about their feelings. When she had to deal with three bouts of prenatal depression, she realized that she needed better techniques to handle her own emotional ups and downs. Her research led her to develop the Power Emotions system to help people get in touch with the healthy forms of anger, sadness, and fear - instead of trying to suppress them - and use their power to experience more calm, confidence, and happiness. Highlights from this episode include:Her experience with Perinatal mood disorder through three out of the five of her pregnanciesDiscussing the warning signs of prenatal depression Differentiating a mood disorder from the stressors of parenting and typical pregnancy symptomsManaging feelings and emotions as a MomDiscussing the roots of “mom rage” You can join her upcoming FREE challenge designed to help parents transform frustrating moments with their kids into opportunities for love and connection in her Power Emotions Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/poweremotions/. https://alisonpbrown.com/invite.big.htmlAs always, we would love to connect with you to continue the conversation on Instagram @sweetestandtoughestjob or on Facebook The Sweetest and Toughest JobVisit our website www.sweetestandtoughestjob.com for additional episodes, resources, guest contact info and blog posts.Thank you for listening!

Jodi Drake is a survivor of Postpartum OCD/Anxiety. After recovering from this condition, it was her mission to help other women like herself, who have struggled with various perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD's). Throughout her graduate studies at Johns Hopkins University, she researched perinatal mental health and based several of her projects on the topic. This culmination of work led her to complete her graduate thesis on PMAD's, entitled, “Lifting the Fog: Provider Screening Behaviors and New Mothers' Knowledge of Perinatal Mood Disorders.” Jodi's journey as a volunteer with Postpartum Support International – Indiana Chapter began on December of 2017. She has assisted and been a co-leader for PSI's “Climb out of The Darkness” event in 2018 and 2019. To expand her knowledge, Jodi completed two courses within PSI's “Components of Care series,” which will eventually lead to a PMH-C certification. In October of 2019, she was grateful to be selected as one of the Peer Support Coordinators in Indiana. Jodi is extremely passionate about this role, as it entails personal communication with parents who are struggling and need resources (i. e. healthcare prescribers, therapists, support groups, and books/printed materials). There is much more work that needs to be done in the area of perinatal mental health, and Jodi will continue to pursue that mission. This carecast is a program of Cherished Mom, a nonprofit that is dedicated to educating and supporting moms and families surrounding maternal health. Without further ado, lets get to the show! Connect with Cherished Mom: Facebook Instagram Twitter Email: info@cherishedmom.org Proud member of Market Street Media family of podcasts --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/weseeyoumama/support

Ameé Quiriconi is a mental health and parenting advocate, she hosts a podcast called One Broken Mom, and she is seriously awesome. I think you’ll find our conversation about the effect of intergenerational trauma on perinatal mood disorders fascinating. While I’ve discussed biological factors frequently on the show, Ameé and I dig into risk factors linked to a personal or family history of anxiety, depression, or trauma. There may be more triggering you than you realize, and more that you need to work toward healing.AMEE'S CONTACT INFORMATIONWebsite // Podcast // InstagramRESOURCESPostpartum Support International 24/7 Warmline - 1-800-944-477324/7 Crisis Text Line US - Text 741741 Canada - Text 686868 UK - Text 85258 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 Hotline - 1-800-273-8255Please subscribe, leave a review, and follow Postpartum Perspectives on Instagram.You are important, your wellness is a priority, and your mental health matters.

This week we spoke with clinical therapist Teanna Diggs. She specializes in Perinatal Mood Disorders. What a fantastic conversation we got to have, you won't want to miss it! Check out her podcast, "The Well: A Mother's Journey", it's inspirational!https://open.spotify.com/show/6FjzOlzcAWfyybAVuBjYzc?si=GdOSBVfTS7S__RMMTQm8mghttps://postpartumwell.com/

Dr. Kimberly Yonkers is a Professor of Psychiatry, Epidemiology, and Reproductive Services at the Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Yonkers received her MD from Columbia and completed her residency at the McLean Hospital. She is the Chief of the Yale New Haven Health Division of Psychological Medicine and the Director of the Center for Women and Mothers. Her awards include the Harold Berman Award for Mentorship, the Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine Wayne Katon Research Award, and Best Doctors by US News and World Report. Tune in to hear our discussion about the history, symptoms, and treatments of perinatal mood disorders.

A discussion with Dr. Miriam Segura Harrison, a Family Practice Physician with expertise in mother/baby care, discusses perinatal mood disorders. This podcast is powered by JewishPodcasts.org. Start your own podcast today and share your content with the world. Click jewishpodcasts.fm/signup to get started.

A discussion with Dr. Miriam Segura Harrison, a Family Practice Physician with expertise in mother/baby care, discusses perinatal mood disorders.

In this podcast, Dr. Katie Toft, a physician with OB/GYN West, presented at Ridgeview Medical Center's Live Friday CME Series on December 13, 2019.  At this event, Dr. Toft defined perinatal mood disorders, its epidemiology, risk factors, screening recommendations, and resources available for patients. Enjoy the podcast! OBJECTIVES:    Upon completion of this podcast, participants should be able to: Summarize how common and under-recognized mood disorders are during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Discuss the importance of excellent fourth trimester care. Identify community resources available to assist OB/GYN patients. CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK FOR YOUR CME CREDIT: CME Evaluation: "Perinatal Mood Disorders" Note: CME credit is only offered to Ridgeview Providers for this podcast activity. Complete and submit the online evaluation form, after viewing the activity.  Upon successful completion of the evaluation, you will be e-mailed a certificate of completion within 2 weeks.  You may contact the accredited provider with questions regarding this program at  rmccredentialing@ridgeviewmedical.org. (**If you are listening to the podcasts through iTunes on your laptop or desktop, it is not possible to link directly with the CME Evaluation for unclear reasons. We are trying to remedy this. You can, however, link to the survey through the Podcasts app on your Apple and other smart devices, as well as through Spotify, Stitcher and other podcast directory apps and on your computer browser at these websites. We apologize for the inconvenience.)  The information provided through this and all Ridgeview podcasts as well as any and all accompanying files, images, videos and documents is/are for CME/CE and other institutional learning and communication purposes only and is/are not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician, healthcare provider or other healthcare personnel relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient's medical condition.   FACULTY DISCLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT  It is our intent that any potential conflict should be identified openly so that the listeners may form their own judgments about the presentation with the full disclosure of the facts. It is not assumed any potential conflicts will have an adverse impact on these presentations. It remains for the audience to determine whether the speaker’s outside interest may reflect a possible bias, either the exposition or the conclusions presented. Planning committee members and presenter(s) have disclosed they have no significant financial relationship with a pharmaceutical company and have disclosed that no conflict of interest exists with the presentation/educational event.

Today we talk with Elsa, a therapist at Mindful Counseling in Grand Rapids, Michigan who specializes in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Learn what postpartum anxiety and depression look like, how they are different, and signs to look out for.

In todays episode we had the lovely honor to have Kat Geiger on our show. She is a certified eating disorder specialist and owns and operates a local clinic called Thrive Wellness in Nevada. Thrive Wellness of Reno is a dedicated collaborative of specialists committed to the emotional, physical and behavioral health of our clients. We specialize in empowering and treating individuals throughout the lifespan with an emphasis on the following: Eating Disorders (food issues), Perinatal Mood Disorders (baby blues), Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, and Depressive Disorders. In this interview Jake and Kat discuss eating disorders, couples and mothers who are expecting children and more. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes. 

Episode #13: Debra Sloss is joined by Laura Vollset & Maggie Muir to discuss Perinatal Depression & Anxiety (PPD). Laura shares her experience of having had debilitating PPD after the birth of her twins. She sought treatment, found support, and wended her way to back to wellness and joy in parenting. Maggie Muir, a Licensed Psychotherapist, Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and Perinatal Support Group Leader explains what PPD is, who is at risk, and how and where mothers and family members can get help.

A mothers greatest desire is to care for her new baby and enjoy her time with them so anxiety, depression and intrusive thoughts can be incredibly overwhelming. Joining me today is Kerrie Van Weelden. She is a therapist based in Grand Rapids, Michigan who specializes in helping mothers and families who are walking through perinatal mood disorders. She offers so much of the information that I wish I would have had knowledge of prior to becoming a mother. We discuss everything related to the subject of perinatal mood disorders including what they are, descriptions of each one, symptoms to be aware of, available help and treatment, how to support a mother walking through one of these disorders and so much more. As a trigger warning, I need to mention that IF you are pregnant and have an existing anxiety disorder or have been experiencing anxiety during your pregnancy or postpartum please consider if this is the right time to listen to this episode. That being said, if you feel confused about your symptoms and want some clarification including whether you have the “baby blues” or PPD/PPA this may be a very valuable resource for you! Connect with Kerrie Email: kerrievanweelden.lmsw@gmail.com Website: www.kerrievanweeldenlmsw.com Resources (mentioned and/or suggested by Kerrie) Dr Maria Muzik PSI- Postpartum Support International Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services (Grand Rapids MI) Books by Karen Kleiman Connect with KM! Instagram: @knowingmotherhoodpodcast Facebook: @knowingmotherhood Email/ inquiries: lynnelle@knowingmotherhood.com WEBSITE LAUNCHING IN JANUARY 2020! www.knowingmotherhood.com

Gina and Nedra interview their first guest: Dr. Courtney Klein. Courtney is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Associate at The Catalyst Center, Executive Director of the Ardent Grove Foundation, and serves as a member on the Board of Psychological Examiners, DORA Colorado.  She obtained her graduate degrees from the University of Denver's Graduate School of Professional Psychology Center and has worked at various roles treating and training on trauma in private practice, community mental health centers, and in crisis care in the hospital system. Check out more information on this week's blog post: https://metromidwifery.com/?p=2495

In episode 34, we interview local mother and psychotherapist, Rachel Bowers, to talk about the transition into motherhood and how it impacts our mental health. She covers an overview of perinatal mood disorders (prenatal and postpartum depression, OCD, prenatal and postpartum anxiety, and postpartum psychosis), signs to look for, and where you can get help. We also discuss things like: How to find a provider Perinatal mood disorders The difference between psychiatry, psychology, and social work Paternal depression and partner depression You can find the show notes with links to Rachel’s support groups and website on our website at: www.deliveringstrength.com

Guest Dr. Katayune Kaeni, Psy.D. PMH-C, is a psychologist certified in perinatal mental health and the creator and host of the Mom & Mind Podcast. Dr. Kat supports mothers and families in her private practice in Southern California. She is a trainer and board member for Postpartum Support International. Dr. Kat offers training and education and advocacy in perinatal mental health to her to local community and worldwide. Listen in as we discuss symptoms, self-care, and differences for HSP mothers. For full show notes: www.nicoleburgesscoaching.com/ep61

Did you know that 1 in 7 Moms and 1 in 10 Dads suffer from postpartum depression? Fortunately, we have amazing local resources to help parents suffering from Perinatal Mood Disorders which includes local PMD expert Birdie Gunyon Meyer, former Postpartum Support International President.

Perinatal psychological distress is commonly experienced by new and expecting mothers. This podcast will discuss the impact of perinatal mood disorders and ways in which distress can be prevented, detected and treated. Hosted by: Dr Jan Orman Guests: Prof Jane Fisher, Prof Jeannette Milgrom & Dr Elizabeth Maher Based on Webinar 29 in the eMHPrac Series for Health Professionals available at medcast.com.au/courses/265 Special thanks to the Perinatal Depression e-Consortium for their contribution to the development of this webinar.

Psychologist Dr. Kat walks us through the signs, symptoms, and causes of each perinatal mood disorder. That's right, pregnant and postpartum women are not ALL suffering from baby blues or postpartum depression. Learn to differentiate, and treat, each disorder from a psychologist with her own private practice, a board seat at Postpartum Support International, and a personal history of Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Anxiety and Postpartum OCD. References: Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net/ Dr. Kat's Mom and Mind podcast: https://www.momandmind.com/

Shannon welcomes social and political advocate Kate Noon to discuss the path she took to turn an idea into a bill, and then into a law, by working with her local legislators. We explore the legislative process and the debate around the country regarding public breast feeding. Kate is a member of the Virginia Breastfeeding Task Force and serves on the Virginia Breastfeeding Advisory Committee as a representative of the Virginia Chapter of National Association of Social Workers. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Lactation Counselor with a background in activism, Kate holds certifications in Perinatal Mood Disorders and Aging Studies. She has more than 15 years of experience working with non-profits and is currently the Board Chair for Midwives for Haiti and Program Director for the Better Housing Coalition. The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network, LLC. Follow Shannon on Twitter: @MsShannonFisher.

Having a baby is supposed to be one of the most joyous times of your life! So when guest Sheila Fell and her husband Joe learned that Sheila was pregnant, they were ecstatic. In fact, Sheila immersed herself in learning everything she could about pregnancy and new motherhood. However, once their son Arthur was born, reality didn’t quite match all those glorious expectations. The Fells learned firsthand about that dreaded word “colic" when their baby boy began to cry virtually nonstop. Sheila recounts how she was in a constant state of anxiety as a result. And despair. Because those days of unsuccessfully trying to calm an unhappy baby turned into weeks...and then months. New moms like Sheila are not only susceptible to postpartum depression, but to a whole range of emotions that can include PTSD and absolute rage. They are called perinatal mood disorders, and they are very real, affecting roughly 1 in 5 women after childbirth. They can be life threatening. The good news, though, is that there IS help available. Learn more in this episode.Here are some great resources that Sheila recommends:POEM - Perinatal Outreach and Encouragement for Moms Mom-to-mom support over the phone, online, or in groups with a casual, open-session format.Referrals to specialized health care providers and community resourcesAn unbiased, central source of information and supportHotline: 216-282-4569Postpartum Progress - A great resource for moms struggling with Perinatal Mood Disorders and their families. The Fussy Baby Site - Resources and support for moms of babies with colic and high needs. Support group online at www.facebook.com/groups/fussybabysite/.Connecting for Kids - Resources and support for families of children with special needs.Help Me Grow - Home-based parent support program to improve maternal and child health and development.Building Blocks - Play group for families of kids aged 6 months - 3 years with special needs. Here is a written transcript of this episode!Passing Through Life podcast copyright 2018 Luanne Bole-Becker Episode 3: Mother Never Told Me There’d Be Days Like TheseSheila Fell interview recorded 8.29.18; podcast published 2.6.19 Introducing our guest: Sheila Fell (00:00)Lu: Today's episode is titled "Mother Never Told Me There'd Be Days Like These." It's episode number three, an interview with Sheila Fell, a young mom whose son Arthur was born in August 2016. So welcome, Sheila. Thanks for joining us.Sheila: Thank you for having me.Lu: Sure. We first met doing refugee work. You were finishing up law school, if I recall, I think you took the bar exam right around the time I met you. Yeah, but you wanted to do some work with immigrants and refugees. And I was running a refugee ministry so you became my right hand person for a while as a volunteer. Thank you so much. Yes. Yay!!!. And you are an amazingly capable woman, so I thank you for that.Sheila: Thank you. You were just so much fun to work with and definitely helped me get my feet wet in the nonprofit world, so I appreciate that a

Babies can bring emotional stress. Mood disorders surrounding pregnancy and postpartum may distress mothers.Dr. Nazanin Silver, Physician and Psychiatry of Women's Behavioral Health, discusses what may be happening and how to seek help.

The holidays are upon us so it's time to talk about managing pregnancy and family. Join us with special guest, licensed clinical social worker, Lorena Aynalem, LCSW as we talk about managing family, friends and our mental health. We will also be talking about

Approximately 14-20% of all women suffer from some sort of perinatal mood disorder. Listen as Amee interviews Ann Smith, President of Postpartum Support International - a US-based organization established to increase awareness about the emotional changes women undergo during and after childbirth. In this episode, you will hear about the common symptoms for PMD, treatments that are available and where and when to get help. http://www.postpartum.net/

We all know that the path to parenthood can look very different than we dreamily imagine. Sometimes it’s a tough and traumatic experience that leaves us stunned. It’s when our personal struggles motivate us to bring about change that we use our experiences to help others. That’s exactly what today’s guest has done.    Fawn McCool, LCSW, is based in Portland, Oregon with Aiyana Counseling. She holds certification in Interpersonal Neurobiology through Portland State University and MamaCare certificate through Shoshana Center. She is the creator of Interpersonal Neurobiology of Perinatal Mood Disorders and Birth Trauma, an online training for professionals that explores the impact and practices of attachment and bonding, including development and interventions for families affected by perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and birth trauma. She offers clinical therapeutic services through Aiyana Counseling and also sits on the board of NICU Familes Northwest, as well as volunteers with Baby Blues Connection. She is the mother of two girls, the oldest of which was born prematurely at 29 weeks. After 8 weeks in a southern California NICU, Fawn vowed that she would work tirelessly to change the mental health outcomes for NICU parents nationwide through advocacy and education. In today’s episode, Fawn discusses her experiences as a parent in the NICU and the work she’s doing to support families in their NICU experiences. We are discussing the common stressors in having a child in the NICU and what it’s like to spend time there and then take that baby home. Fawn also shares about the strength and resilience she sees from parents with their NICU experiences and how we can better support children and parents through their time in NICU.   Show Highlights:   Fawn’s gratefulness to the maternal mental health community for the support she’s received With her first child, Fawn knew something was wrong at 28 weeks, but she was sent home for bed rest How she had to be pushy and insistent to save her baby’s life How she never felt safe, secure, or cared for through her emergency birth and NICU experience Her baby was diagnosed with reverse blood flow and was not getting the nutrients needed to survive, so an emergency C-section was scheduled, with Fawn being told her daughter had a 50% chance of survival Why the mother’s mental health should be at the forefront How Fawn reacted to not getting to see her daughter in the NICU until she could walk across the room after her C-section Why her feelings of having zero trust in the medical system led her to be hypervigilant How rules in the NICU fight against maternal instinct and frustrate an already fragile and stressful situation Fawn spent 8 weeks in NICU and her daughter was released to go home at only 4 lbs.  After 2 years of wondering what was wrong with her, Fawn was diagnosed with PTSD, and it was a course in Interpersonal Neurobiology that helped her figure it out Why Fawn developed a new focus on educating the NICU community and families 15% of moms and 8% of dads leave the NICU with PTSD---and many more exhibit common symptoms The top problem is the separation from the baby, which could be mediated differently for more benefit for mother and baby Psychologist Louis Cozolino says that the reappearance of the mother for a NICU baby has the same calming effect as morphine on the brain The financial stress and the loss of parental autonomy in the NICU experience How NICU parents find strength and resilience--”The size of the body does not reflect the size of the spirit.” NICU parents learn to celebrate their child’s uniqueness and learn that they can’t control outcomes The support Fawn would like to see: advocacy for more peer support, counselors, zero separation, psychological education about the effects of trauma, massage, connection to mental health support, and to prioritize maternal mental health Fawn’s message: “There is strength in numbers and you are not alone. Believe in your child.”   Resources:   www.fawnmccool.com   Find out about Fawn’s work and her online class

Do you think there is a specific need for therapists of color to help African-American women and other women of color who are PMADS (perinatal mood and anxiety disorders) sufferers? You may not think race, ethnicity and culture are factors to be considered in this treatment, but it can be--mostly due to stigmas, access, and the dynamics around seeking out services as a woman of color. Join us for today’s conversation around this important topic. Shivonne Odom, LCPC, is the founder of Akoma Counseling Concepts, LLC, which is the only minority-owned private practice in Washington, DC that focuses on minority maternal mental health. Shivonne provides continuing educational training on cultural competence and minority maternal mental health. She loves to promote awareness on these important issues via community panel discussions, podcasts, and local media outlets. She is passionate and excited about all things mental health and advocacy for women’s health initiatives. In today’s episode, she talks about things on her mind and things everyone needs to hear about more culturally competent services, the need for more therapists of color to be trained in maternal mental health, and the stigma around postpartum depression for black moms. She even touches on how some organizations could do much more to support perinatal mental health.    Show Highlights: How Shivonne started her practice just a year ago in response to the realization that there were no local counseling spaces for moms of color for perinatal mental health How she worked at a community healthcare clinic in DC and saw the need, noticing that 90% of their clients were African-American Why she wanted to make as many mental health services as possible open to as many people as possible What Shivonne saw at the clinic: services focused on diabetes, hypertension, and reproductive services---but not on maternal mental health What it means to provide culturally competent care What Shivonne has seen in pushback regarding mental health from reproductive justice organizations The story of Erica Garner, who died a few months after giving birth and losing her father to police brutality----how she could have been helped with more comprehensive services How mental health and stress affect one’s physical condition Thoughts on the changes that meed to be made and securing more therapists of color being trained to help with culturally competent care during the perinatal period The dominance in healthcare of hetero-normative care and the need for diversity in patient-centered training The trainings Shivonne offers: Perinatal Mood Disorders in Minority Mental Health (See the link below for more info on her upcoming webinar on Sept. 28) At her trainings, Shivonne helps therapists discuss and identify cultural and spiritual issues to be able to assess PMADS and to explain how perinatal health impacts mental health in the African-American community The class teaches what a therapeutic dialogue should sound like with a client of color and what help-seeking behaviors might look like for a mom of color with PMADS The feedback she has received about the “powerful experience” of the webinar, and how people felt connected and established professional relationships with each other How Shivonne’s work has been the most rewarding therapy ever The far-reaching impact of this work to help families The myth that moms believe: that it’s selfish to consider their own mental health   Resources: Shivonne’s website: www.akomacounselingconcepts.com  Use promo code “momandmind” to receive 10% off Shivonne’s webinar on September 28!   Find Shivonne on Twitter: https://twitter.com/akomacounseling     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akoma_counseling     Facebook: Akoma Counseling Concepts

I am so happy to share with you my conversation with Michele Lovetri. Michele is a mom of twin boys and is unapologetic and open about her experience with infertility and the challenges she faced with anxiety and perinatal mood disorders. Michele believes that showing up and speaking out is the best way to support other moms and those who care about them. Listen in as we chat about when she found out she had twins on the way, how she's learned to ask for help, and why she's so passionate about helping other moms.

Join us on Women Lead Radio as Bethany Kelly, your host of Amazing Authors and Brilliant Books, has a conversation with May Gibbs, Mom, Attorney, and Author of Open Windows: A Story of Postpartum Anxiety and Depression, on why she chose to write about her diagnosis and treatment of one form of perinatal mood disorders.   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event! Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here to Apply for Membership!

Arianna’s job description is fancy--Maternal Health Consultant for Entrepreneurs--but what it means is she most often works with first-time mamas-to-be who are entrepreneurs to help them create a smooth maternity leave plan that keeps their businesses thriving while their families grow. At this time of recording I was heavily pregnant, so of course talking with Arianna was incredibly timely and very helpful for me! And I know many of you out there have established businesses, but are thinking of adding more babies to your family. You’ll love what Arianna has to say. Welcome to the show, Arianna! Listen Now On the Podcast 1:20 - About Arianna4:41 - Opening a Private Practice 6:57 - Arianna’s Advice For Me?10:27 - How Long Do Moms Take Off From Work?14:05 - Real Talk: How Can You Prevent Postpartum Depression? 20:09 - Using an Ecomap20:53 - Consultant Model23:40 - Graduating Clients 27:14 - Arianna’s Adorable Mom Moment About Arianna Interestingly, Arianna started her maternity leave planning and coaching career before becoming a mom. I was so curious to hear how this business started for her, and how she got into such a unique field. Turns out, Arianna has a Masters in Social Work from UNC, and a strong background in formal health center settings. She saw lots of female patients seek care for a variety of women’s health issues, and she really fell into focusing on women in that prenatal and postpartum window. (Or in sciency terms, the perinatal period: getting pregnant, being pregnant, having the baby, and figuring it out from there.) Arianna’s Masters in Social Work has an emphasis in Maternal and Child Health, which she admits is a very unique field! In fact, there are only a few programs left in the states focusing on supporting women, children, and families during this special, challenging, and always a bit uncertain time. She started out working in outpatient settings, like small health centers and federally qualified health centers. She worked in what’s known as the "Safety Net System," focusing on women who were very vulnerable, experiencing such things as homelessness and domestic violence. She began to realize that she was able to help these women navigate the pressures of caring for a family with tons of other pressures demanding their time, attention, and focus. Once she went into private practice and began supporting entrepreneurs, though the layers of vulnerability were different, the skills were very much the same. Arianna found that the approach to caring for new moms is universal: “Every mom needs a network of support. It’s not the time to do it all in business and life, it’s the time to identify your community support, professional support, and friend and family support.” We couldn’t agree more! Opening a Private Practice What did it look like for Arianna to move away from clinical care and towards getting private clients? She was prompted, as many business owners are, by a life transition. In 2012 her family moved away from their home in North Carolina to Mexico, where she lives now. But she loved the work she was doing and wanted to continue doing it! Once settled in her new home, she rented out space in a psychotherapy center. Arianna took the more formal model of counseling she was used to and adapted it to her new environment. This is also around the time Arianna began providing support via the Internet, which opened doors to reach even more moms. The first iteration of her practice was focused on postpartum health. A lot of Arianna’s early clients happened to be self-employed women and small business owners. This question of how to have a baby and get back to work” seemed to be recurring. Her practice grew through word-of-mouth marketing and Arianna was able to establish a pretty strong referral network for her services once the word got out. (Marketing was a huge learning curve for her; before private practice, Arianna only had to show up to work at the health center in order to get clients!) It wasn’t long before Arianna realized that providing support and counseling in the postpartum stage was often too late, especially for the mamas planning to go back to work. She could better meet the needs of her clients if she started earlier in the process. About 18 months ago, she shifted her business focus from postpartum to planning ahead for maternity leave and taking steps for that successful reintegration into work life. Arianna’s Advice For Me? Being 34 weeks pregnant at the time of this recording, I’m obviously Arianna’s ideal customer! I was already a mom before getting pregnant, but we have been far removed from the baby days! My son is in all-day kindergarten, and all of the sudden we’re going to have a newborn! I do want to have a maternity leave from my business, so what advice does Arianna have? Arianna really encourages business owners to use the flexibility we have with our jobs to make gentle transitions. In an office setting, a mom might work full-time right up until the day she has her baby, take 6 weeks of zero work, then plunge right back into working 40 hours a week. Arianna really encourages being aware of timing and thinks a more gradual transition is optimal. A better option is to make a hard and fast deadline, such as 37 weeks when a mom is full-term, to hand-off everything that would normally be on your plate. Yes, 100%! Don’t put off this handing-over until 40 or even 42 weeks. Try to honor the earliest deadline possible to give yourself space. The other half is to think of the transition time back. Even if you’ve had a newborn before, babies can have different temperaments. And juggling more than one kid can be a whole new challenge. Arianna suggests that her clients utilize a 2-3 week period of time when you’re getting back into work. Dedicate those weeks solely to finding your new groove and workflow. Don’t dive 100% back into a major project! Give yourself time to figure out childcare logistics, or how to get your older child settled, and figure out when your new one will be napping and eating. Setting up your new routine is a total learning opportunity and a great experiment. (And I have to say, I totally think Arianna makes a great point! I like the mentality of "let’s just give things a few weeks and see how it goes." Don’t set yourself up on a strict schedule and a new plan before you get your bearings.) How Long Do Moms Take Off From Work? So, in preparing for Baby Boy Schwamberger to arrive, I’ve planned to take 2-3 months totally off from work. But I’ve heard from so many of my mom entrepreneur friends that my plan sounds great, but I’ll have tons of ideas while I'm feeding the baby in the middle of the night and I won’t want to stay away that long. What patterns has Arianna seen? Are there women who do themselves a disservice trying to sneak work back in soon? Or women who take a long, long time off and find that they’re unfulfilled? “I’ve seen it much easier to plan for longer and come back sooner,” Arianna says. “It’s much better to do that than plan for too little time and realize you want more. The work will be there if you’re ready to come back earlier.” In Arianna’s personal experience, she was the business owner who planned ahead financially, in terms of content creation and marketing, to take 4 months off, with her last month being the testing period of easing back into work. “At 6 weeks I emailed my VA and asked for something to do! I was excited to engage again. Work is a big part of my identity, and leaving that completely behind was challenging.” Arianna describes that she grieved feeling productive when she was doing things like nursing around the clock and has seen this same pattern come from quite a few women. Again, the golden rule is it’s easier to plan for longer, and know you can come back sooner and to remember that “there’s no pressure related to completing or delivering projects right in those fresh few weeks postpartum. You can pick and choose your flexibility.” Real Talk: How Can You Prevent Postpartum Depression? Call it hormones or whatever, but I had to get real and ask Arianna about one of my greatest new mommy fears. So brace yourself for some real talk. One of my biggest fears is suffering from postpartum depression. One thing you might not know about me is that my first child is adopted, so he did not come home until he was 2.5 years old. I haven’t done the birth/baby thing before! And I’m totally freaked out about suffering from postpartum depression. So my big question is this: Are there any tips to prevent postpartum depression? First, let’s clarify terms. Postpartum depression is part of a broader category, Perinatal Mood Disorders, which include depression and anxiety, and these symptoms can come up anytime during pregnancy and postpartum. Arianna says part of the fear factor surrounding PPD is that we see only the worst of cases in the media. We see those postpartum suicides, or the mom who didn’t get help until it was too late. She points out, “You know, the worst case scenarios ARE the worst cases. Postpartum depression is prevalent, but self-awareness and knowing what to look for, and what resources to seek out ahead of time, is a great way to set yourself up for taking care of yourself and being taken care of.” And the good news is there are three, concrete steps you can take right now to setting yourself up to be supported: First, lookup the Maternal Mental Health Professionals in your area you could go to if it turned out that you had a mental health issue. Second, look for distinctions in the provider’s bio that describe them as being trained specifically in the field of maternal mental health. In the mental health field, you’ll want to lookup folks in your area who are specifically trained to support moms. And third, keep the Postpartum Support International warmline somewhere you can access it - and tell your partner where the number is, too. This is a number you can call and talk to a trained volunteer to help you figure out how to access professional and help in your area. (Being a warmline means you might have to leave a message, but you will get a callback soon!) The number is: 1-800-944-4773(4PPD) Arianna made it a point to say that seeking in-person treatment is really the most effective way to handle Perinatal Mood Disorders. Whether in one-on-one counseling, psychotheraphy, or group model sessions. One of the biggest risk factors for PPD is isolation. You can take steps to prevent yourself from being isolated during the postpartum time. Isolation can be especially prevalent for online business owners, because of the nature of virtual work. Especially if you’re aware that you have an element of isolation in your life, seek out activities to do during the postpartum phase that require you to get out of the house. Arianna says go so far as to list out those activities such as a new moms groups or a park to walk in; literally list out places you could go with your new baby to prevent being isolated. Deep breath. Did that advice help calm your fears? I know it did mine. It sounds like being prepared and listing out your plan ahead a time is key. I’m just sitting here, picturing myself with a new baby, knowing I”ll be too exhausted and too stressed to go look up mental health pros online or finding a new support group if I need one. But that’s the kind of thing I can do now for myself, I can make an entire doc of resources today that I may need to use tomorrow. I love those ideas! And, yes, I wrote a note in my Brilliant Life Planner as Arianna was talking to get my "Baby Survival and Support" list ready! Using an Ecomap Another way to categorize all of this helpful information is to use a social work tool called an Ecomap. She made one for her clients, and used one herself when she was planning her own leave! It’s a free resource to visually map out those support networks. And when you have a visual, it’s easier to see the holes, where you’re missing an element. You can download Arianna’s Ecomap that she uses with clients on her site. Consultant Model Shifting gears, I wanted to learn more about Arianna’s business model and how she’s grown it. As a consultant, she works with clients one-on-one to help prepare them for this big life change. I wanted to know, how many clients is she able to handle each month? What’s her client lifecycle like? When do they graduate from her services? Arianna says she has really found a sweet spot when she’s able to develop a longer relationship with her clients. She offers a shorter period of services (1 month of work together in 2 sessions to do maternity leave planning) but has found once you do the planning, additional coaching along the way to implement the plan can provide wonderful hand-holding and guidance. A full client lifecycle - from planning through implementation - for Arianna would be about 6 months long. Pre-baby, Arianna kept 3 client slots open each week, so for 3 days each afternoon she booked out her schedule to work with clients. Since getting back from baby, she’s had to reframe that workflow! Arianna still has 3 afternoons available for work, but only works with 3 clients at any given time. She’s scaled back her services to be able to provide the same quality and level of service without burning out. And I have to say, talking to Arianna she sounds like such a serene and well-balanced person! I feel like she’s doing a great job of having a calm balance in her own life. (But she assured me that she does have her crazy moments!) Graduating Clients How does Arianna know when she’s ready to graduate clients from her services? Does she make an exit plan for her clients? Or does she trust clients to tell her when they’re ready to fly the coop? Arianna knows herself and her business well. She has identified that the 1 year mark is really the longest that she’s able to deliver her strongest services. Her field is a tricky one, because uncertainties of motherhood can be ever-present. For Arianna, a hallmark of having a fantastic client relationship is when the client she’s working with has the skills and tools to step back when the problem arise and can know how to navigate the unknown, deal with uncertainties, and pivot to make new strategies for moving forward. (These soft skills apply in motherhood and business, don’t they!) When she feels the client is confident to move forward and apply the tools individually without direct guidance and support, she knows they’re ready to graduate. Sometimes Arianna recommends that her moms join a business coaching model support group for ongoing help. I thought it was a very interesting point that Arianna doesn’t tell her clients, “Alright, from now on life is going to be perfect! You’ve got a bulletproof plan. You’ll never need help again!” Rather, she tells people, “You know how to handle the fact that life as a mom is always a bit crazy.” That’s certainly the right expectation for new moms, isn’t it? Arianna says one of the favorite things about her job is reframing perspectives. She comes from a strengths-based perspective, which means there can be a lot going wrong but she always likes to ask, “What’s one thing that’s going right today?” Doesn’t that change up things? Arianna’s Adorable Mom Moment Her family is getting ready to move houses in about two weeks of the time of this recording and her 11-month-old son has developed a new love of packing materials and suitcases. She said while she and her husband were packing, they lost track of their little boy - who suddenly wasn’t crawling around anymore. They had a parent-panic moment of trying to find the baby, only to realize that he had completely shut himself up in a suitcase! Sounds like this little guy is ready to move! Keep In Touch with Arianna Site: AriannaTaboada.com Arianna was kind enough to tease an amazing new project she’s got in the works: 100 Businesses Babyproofed Project. She has a goal, between now and her birthday, to have conversations with 100 entrepreneurs who are expecting or plan to get pregnant in the next year about what it means to take maternity leave and keep themselves and their businesses thriving. We love that goal! Good luck!

Today’s guest is Elizabeth Bonet who is a certified Hypnotherapist with a PhD in Clinical Psychology, an author, podcaster, and yoga teacher. Dr. Bonet helps people feel more emotionally stable, happier and more connected to their partner, friends, and loved ones. Her specialties are hypnosis and anxiety along with doing couples counseling and Perinatal Mood Disorders. She has been a yoga teacher for over 15 years and was the founder of Yogafairy Prenatal Yoga, which she sold in May of 2016. Elizabeth is a single mom of two daughters, a cat and a rescue dog.  In this episode you will learn: What is hypnosis How it can help reduce anxiety How mindfulness can help being a single parent and entrepreneur For full show notes go to www.LaunchingYourDaughter.com and to sign up for my newsletter. What is hypnosis How it can help reduce anxiety How mindfulness can help being a single parent and entrepreneur How mindfulness can help being a single parent and entrepreneur For full show notes go to www.LaunchingYourDaughter.com or (www.nicolecburgess.com/ep46) and to sign up for my newsletter.  

Joy Outland Brock, LCSW, a toLabor trained doula join Thérèse and Melanie once again to talk about how to support clients with perinatal mood disorders.

Thérèse and Melanie to talk with Joy Outland Brock, LCSW, a toLabor trained doula about perinatal mood disorders, the different categories and how to identify them.