Podcast Perinatal terbaik (2025)

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45 | Amber-Lee - PTSD, anxiety, depression, rage, birth trauma, talk therapy, helplines, group therapy, breathwork, EMDR, Women's Circles 1:02:24

4d ago1:02:24

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When Amber-Lee found herself unexpectedly pregnant, she knew life was about to change - but nothing could have prepared her for the profound impact that a complicated pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period would have on her mental health. In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Amber-Lee from @thepowerofbirth and host of Can We Talk About This? wh…

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Chasing the Rainbows: Creating Community in the Aftermath of Grief 1:01:16

11d ago1:01:16

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Thanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. This episode features Bernice Quesenberry, CEO and Founder of Chasing the Rainbows. This is a heartfelt and empowering episode that dives deep into trauma, healing, and hope, covering reproductive conditions, pregnancy loss, secondary infertility, and infant loss. Bernice is a certified trauma-inf…

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44 | Natalie - insomnia, anxiety, quasi-hallucination, CATT, medication, psychiatric ward, hypnotherapy, Hospital in the home (HITH), MBU, talk therapy 55:40

18d ago55:40

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Just when she thought the debilitating anxiety of her pregnancy was behind her, Natalie found herself pushed to the brink by insomnia. What began as ten sleepless nights quickly unravelled into terrifying hallucinations and inescapable panic that she would never be able to sleep again. In this raw and deeply moving episode, we sit with Natalie for …

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Unexpected Single Motherhood: Melting Imposter Syndrome Through Purpose 48:03

25d ago48:03

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Thanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. Nicole shares her wisdom melting shame and imposter syndrome amidst multiple life transitions; divorce, starting a company, and an unexpected transition to single motherhood. Nicole Manstrangelo traded in her successful corporate career in luxury sales and marketing to join her parents in ownershi…

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43 | Natalie - pregnancy, anxiety, insomnia, quasi-hallucination, Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT) 57:08

1M ago57:08

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Like so many of us with antenatal anxiety, Natalie downplayed her symptoms and clung to the belief that she would find relief from the all-consuming worry and insomnia when her baby was finally in her arms. But instead of finding relief after birth, Natalie’s symptoms only grew stronger. In this heartfelt episode, Natalie shares in excruciating det…

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Britt Fohrman 44:47

1M ago44:47

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Britt Fohrman is a doula, embodiment coach, birth educator and photographer. For more than two decades she has been holding space for women standing at the threshold of life’s most profound transitions: becoming a mother; healing from illness, injury or loss; stepping into sexual power and opening to new beginnings. She weaves her training as a VIT…

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The Motherhood Survival Manual: A Perinatal Physician's Approach to Preventing PMADs 45:47

1M ago45:47

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Thanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. Dr. Jill Zechowy, MD, MS, is a perinatal mental health physician. Motivated by her own struggle with postpartum anxiety, she combines her knowledge of perinatal psychology and family medicine to help pregnant women and mothers thrive. Dr. Jill is the author of Motherhood Survival Manual: Your Pren…

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42 | Kristy - depression, birth trauma, anxiety, history of mental ill health, ADHD, medication, GP, talk therapy, psychiatry 1:03:26

2M ago1:03:26

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Whenever Kristy struggled with anxiety or depression in the past, she coped by keeping herself busy. Even when she endured years and years of IVF and ICSI, she coped by keeping herself busy. But when she experienced birth trauma and a sudden decline in her mental health during postpartum, none of her previous coping mechanisms could be relied on. I…

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The Mindset Tapestry: Treating PMADs with a Healthy Mindset 28:14

2M ago28:14

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Thanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. Deanna Blasi DeAndino is the founder and CEO of The Mindset Tapestry, an educational children’s brand designed to help children develop healthy mindsets and empower caregivers to raise emotionally resilient and authentically supported children. As an educator, mother, and passionate advocate for m…

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41 | Chloe - melancholic depression, anxiety, birth trauma, insomnia, history of mental ill health, MBU, ECT, medication, psychiatry, talk therapy 52:04

2M ago52:04

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It’s nearly impossible to think about Chloe’s story without thinking about all the places where she navigated the worst of her anxiety and melancholic depression: the hospital where she was left parenting in a traumatised body after a retained placenta; the inner-city Sydney suburb where, shockingly, she could not access any maternity support servi…

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The Basics of Infertility: How Fertility & Reproductive Counseling Offers Hope 42:22

2M ago42:22

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Thanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. Dr. Amy Balete walks the audience through the basics of infertility and outlines how fertility and reproductive counseling can offer hope through a safe counseling space. She covers a wide gamut of topics such as primary and secondary infertility, PCOS, hysterectomies, pregnancy loss, and various …

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40 | Dayna - birth trauma, PTSD, D-MER, anxiety, panic attacks, talk therapy, medication 1:20:32

2M ago1:20:32

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Dayna’s story really gives meaning to the phrase one thing after another. When she birthed her son, there was no golden hour or newborn bubble, which is something she’s still grieving. Instead, there was an emergency c-section, a dystonic reaction, mistreatment from hospital staff, over 30 hours of separation from her baby, and a special care nurse…

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The Motherhood Village: The Power of Community, Empathy, and Self-Advocacy 44:51

3M ago44:51

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Thanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. Nicole Gonzalez-Cumberbatch is the Founder of The Motherhood Village and shares her journey toward creating a thriving organization which supports mothers. The creation of The Motherhood Village stems from her bumpy transition not only to motherhood but to working motherhood. She highlights the po…

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39 | Chloe - postpartum psychosis, mania, insomnia, depression, medication, PIMHS, psychiatry, talk therapy, occupational therapy, FB support groups, virtual mum's group 59:55

3M ago59:55

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With a family history of postpartum depression, Chloe thought she knew what signs and symptoms to look out for when it came to perinatal mental illness. But, as she says, she didn’t know about the ‘opposite side’. Immediately after birth, Chloe couldn’t sleep, and within five days, she was experiencing a psychotic episode - or what she calls, ‘the …

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Subtle Shifts in Healing from Vaginal and Rectal Prolapse 49:17

3M ago49:17

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Thanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. Colleen Avis is an award-winning author and life coach helping others unlock their potential and create sacred spaces where authenticity, confidence, and joy thrive. With over a decade of expertise and a deeply personal healing journey, she empowers clients to connect with their emotions, navigate…

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Beyond Postpartum Depression: Meaning Making Amidst Colic, Gestational Diabetes, and Pubis Symphysis Dysfunction 53:15

3M ago53:15

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Thanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. Courtney is a postpartum depression survivor, wife, mom, and a writer who believes firmly that sharing our stories can greatly impact the lives of others. Courtney became a mom in early 2020, and her experiences with postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, and becoming a parent during the COVID…

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38 | Sophie - depression, psychosis, psychiatric hospital, MBU, medication, TMS, Circle of Security 1:07:38

3M ago1:07:38

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There are SO many parts of Sophie’s story that I want to emphasise. Like how depression made Sophie feel so numb that she didn’t know what to say when a nurse asked her if she loved her daughter. Or like how intrusive thoughts made her feel so scared that she didn’t want to go near her baby. Or like how the symptoms of psychosis made her feel so co…

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Maritday Rodriguez 41:59

4M ago41:59

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Maritday Rodriguez is a Doula, Maven, Ceremonialist, and Keeper of Ancient Ways, she walks the path of her Taino ancestors, embracing their indigenous heritage and practices. For over 25 years, She has immersed herself in teachings and practices related to women’s empowerment, nutrition, energy and herbal medicine, holistic skincare, natural health…

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Maternal Mental Health: Pioneering Better Access to Telehealth 36:43

4M ago36:43

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Thanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. Dr. Emily Guarnotta is pioneering telehealth for maternal mental health. As the co-founder of Phoenix Health, Dr. Guarnotta leads a practice dedicated to providing online therapy for maternal mental health concerns, infertility, and grief. She dives into her own struggle with postpartum depression…

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37 | Sarah - anxiety, depression, insomnia, medication, social worker, PIMHS, MBU, Mum for Mum, FB Group 1:10:50

4M ago1:10:50

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Sarah put on a brave face for the first three months of Isla's life but behind closed doors, the all-consuming anxiety was only getting worse. It wasn't until her husband was home over Christmas that she could no longer hide the severity of the illness and she finally said 'I need serious help'. Many things stand out to me about Sarah's story: the …

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A Complex Perinatal Journey: Beyond Postpartum and Movement Toward Healing & Recovery 42:48

4M ago42:48

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Thanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. Celeste Brinkerhoff is a certified peer support specialist and holistic health coach dedicated to assisting individuals in achieving mental and physical well-being. She offers personalized coaching services through her platform, Mentally Real, focusing on integrative and complementary approaches t…

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Comprehensively Supporting Parents Beyond Six Weeks: The Mama Coach Covers Top Postpartum Tips. 42:15

4M ago42:15

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Thanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. Ashli Daley shares her comprehensive approach to healthily transitioning to parenthood. As an experienced Registered Nurse, Ashli shares her value in having a trusted support network. Ashli shares her expertise in and mission for prenatal education, postpartum and newborn support, lactation and fe…

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Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: What to Look for When Screening. 42:47

4M ago42:47

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Thanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. PMAD: The importance of screening early and often cannot be understated. Not only does it prevent suffering but offers an economic argument. In this episode, Lynn Ingram McFarland shares her expertise on how and why to screen for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.…

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Ariela Sharon 44:44

6M ago44:44

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Ariela Sharon is a spiritual childbirth coach and ritualist, living in Jerusalem. She brings a deep understanding of the divine feminine and Judaic spiritual wisdom to her birth work. This interview contains many nuggets of practical ways to integrate spirituality and ceremony in our birth work and lives. Each of us, podcast hosts, has a Jewish blo…

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Studying Perinatal Well-being with Dr. Karlene Cunningham, PhD (Offered in English) 29:13

7M ago29:13

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This month’s podcast features an insightful interview with Dr. Karlene Cunningham, who leads essential support for birthing individuals of color. Her work with doulas highlights the importance of recognizing and uplifting the talents and gifts that communities already offer to birthing people. Dr. Cunningham also discusses how her early research on…

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Studying Perinatal Well-being with Dr. Cindy H. Liu (offered in English) 44:27

7M ago44:27

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This month's MONA podcast guest is Dr. Cindy H. Liu, who examines the critical experiences of adolescents and college students to understand complex developmental and cultural experiences. Dr. Liu shares findings from a COVID-19-related study highlighting how unexpected residential moves affected college students’ mental health. We also hear about …

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Elizabeth Theriault 39:16

7M ago39:16

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In this interview with Elizabeth Theriault, ASW, MPH and perinatal ceremonialist from Petaluma, California, we discuss how the enormity of growing a life and the grief of not being met or supported by our culture called her to the inner connections and community that ceremonies offer. She describes how her husband who was a ritualist designed a ble…

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Gena McCarthy 42:09

8M ago42:09

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In this conversation with Gena McCarthy, RN, Perinatal Psychotherapist, Certified EMDR provider, community organizer and developer of integrative health programs and networks for nearly 40 years, we explore the importance of spiritual and psychological preparation to move powerfully through the transformative initiatory experiences that pregnancy a…

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Sandra Lloyd 43:36

10M ago43:36

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Sandra Lloyd is a Shamanic Hypnotherapist, birth worker, and ceremonialist. She received expert training in Depth Hypnosis, Shamanism, Buddhist Psychology, Energy Medicine and Hypnotherapy at The Foundation of the Sacred Stream in Berkeley, CA. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Sociology. Sandra's path of healing service has bee…

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Perinatal Ceremonies Promo 1 1:16

10M ago1:16

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This Podcast shares stories of practice and wisdom from perinatal ceremonialists living in our communities and all over our earth. These stories are of women returning to an understanding and honoring of their own power. They help us welcome our babies as the unique precious beings they are and support them to be ready to continue the weaving of ou…

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Studying Perinatal Well-being with Dr. Bruma Palacios Hernández (offered in Spanish, Ofrecido en español) 1:03:32

11M ago1:03:32

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Acompáñenos este mes para un podcast informativo y muy relevante. La Dra. Palacios Hernández brinda información invaluable sobre la salud mental perinatal en México, incluidos los efectos de los desastres naturales, la pandemia y los factores contextuales. También aborda la importancia de crear espacios seguros y promover el apoyo social para reduc…

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36 | Ariane - postpartum psychosis, hypomania, depression, MBU, psychiatric hospital, psychiatry, medication 52:33

12M ago52:33

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For over a year, Ariane hid the true severity of her symptoms and tried so hard to portray a choreographed image of the good, responsive mother who kept it all together. Motherhood was the performance of her life… until it wasn't. The stage makeup and sparkles fell away when her symptoms escalated and she had to be admitted to a general psychiatric…

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Studying Perinatal Well-being with Dr. Karen Martínez-González, MD (offered in English, with Spanish at end of interview) 43:18

12M ago43:18

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Join us this month to learn about the critical findings on the effects of natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic on perinatal women in Puerto Rico. Dr. Martinez-Gonzalez also provides policy recommendations for ensuring perinatal people have the social support needed during large-scale events. She also shares exciting information about researc…

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35 | Ariane - depression, postpartum psychosis, delusions, hallucinations, body image, medication, psychiatry, MBU 1:05:24

12M ago1:05:24

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When Ariane became a mother, it wasn’t just the sudden onset of delusions, hallucinations, and severe depression that haunted her early days of parenting. From body image triggers, the pervasive grip of perfectionism, the reluctance to seek help, and the fear of her son being forcibly removed, it was also Ariane’s complex history as a ballet dancer…

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34 | Emma - OCD, depression, history of mental ill health, psychoeducation, talk therapy, medication 41:09

1y ago41:09

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OCD had been part of Emma’s life for many years, although she just didn’t know it. Like for so many of us, her life-long OCD wasn’t picked up on until early motherhood, after two miscarriages and the birth of a premature baby during a pandemic lockdown. In Emma’s words, “it awoke the OCD beast.” This is one mother’s poignant story about the pain of…

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33 | Laura - birth trauma, PTSD, insomnia, panic attacks, Hospital in the Home (HITH), medication, talk therapy, occupational therapy, birth debrief 54:16

1y ago54:16

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After experiencing birth trauma and the isolation of becoming a first-time mother during the pandemic, Laura was both excited and determined that her next pregnancy, birth, and postpartum was going to be different. The experience with her daughter, Millie, was going to be her ‘redo’. Unfortunately for Laura, re-experiencing fetal growth restriction…

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Studying Perinatal Well-being with Adrienne Griffen 37:31

1y ago37:31

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Listen to this month’s episode with Adrienne Griffen, who offers strategic recommendations for increasing policy engagement to address perinatal mental health needs. As a national perinatal mental health advocate with more than two decades of experience, Griffen provides listeners with insightful steps to expand on the incredible work of non-profit…

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32 | Jess - OCD, anxiety, psychosis, medication, psychiatric hospital, EMDR, history of mental ill health 1:08:01

1y ago1:08:01

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After a blissful experience with her first son, it never occurred to Jess that a subsequent pregnancy and postpartum could be any different - until she found out she was pregnant with twins. From real and perceived health complications, Jess’s mental health rapidly declined with every intrusive thought and compulsion that took over her life. The in…

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31 | Caitlin - depression, anxiety, ECT, psychiatric hospital, talk therapy, medication 45:30

1y ago45:30

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As a midwife with zero history of mental ill health, Caitlin didn’t expect to develop severe postpartum depression and anxiety at all, let alone after the birth of her second child. She certainly didn’t expect to be wheeled through the same hospital where she worked down to the psychiatric ward for an eight-week admission. And of course she never e…

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Studying Perinatal Well-being with Dr. Rhonda C. Boyd (offered in English) 36:31

1y ago36:31

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Dr. Boyd has expertise in adapting interventions for adolescents and perinatal people, particularly African Americans. Listen to this month’s episode to learn about the innovative strategies deployed by Dr. Boyd to ensure interventions are culturally sensitive and reduce perinatal depressive symptoms, improve parenting, and address suicidal ideatio…

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30 | Tessa - bipolar, MBU, medication, depression, psychiatry, talk therapy 56:43

1y ago56:43

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When Tessa was admitted to a mother-and-baby psychiatric unit during pregnancy, she made her unborn baby a promise that they’d never have to return. Unfortunately, the challenges of early postpartum and the pressures of perfection only compounded until she and her new born son were readmitted to her ‘little safe haven’ the MBU - not once, but twice…

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29 | Amelia - postpartum psychosis, mania, medication, psychiatry, talk therapy, helplines 36:28

1y ago36:28

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After her dream physiological labour and birth, Amelia’s world was turned upside by a sudden postpartum haemorrhage that whisked her away from her husband and daughter. From the moment she awoke from the surgery, Amelia was consumed by mania and insomnia. Over the next eight weeks, her postpartum psychosis escalated but Amelia was able to hide most…

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Studying Perinatal Well-being with Xochitl Carlos Mendez (Offered in Spanish) 33:48

1y ago33:48

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Muchos miembros de la comunidad invierten en atender las necesidades de las comunidades perinatales. Este mes, Xochitl comparte sugerencias perspicaces para involucrar a las mujeres perinatales latinas y de habla hispana y a las comunidades latinas en investigaciones e intervenciones. Xochitl también ofrece a los miembros de la comunidad consejos p…

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28 | Jessie - depression, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, helplines, medication, occupational therapy 51:32

1y ago51:32

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This is a story that begins in November 2022 when I received a message from a new mum who wanted nothing more than to change the trajectory of her motherhood story. This is a story about a mum who’d just been diagnosed with depression and anxiety, who was experiencing vivid intrusive thoughts and panic attacks, and who couldn’t stop crying. This is…

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27 | Claire - birth trauma, PTSD, medication, talk therapy, birth debrief, anxiety 50:55

1+ y ago50:55

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Birth trauma permeated much of Claire’s story and it impacted her mental and physical health in ways she could never have imagined. This was only exacerbated by the border closures and a tumultuous feeding journey. ‘Failure to thrive’ was a label that was applied to her son, but ultimately became a label she applied to herself. In this episode, Cla…

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26 | Rebecca - pregnancy, history of mental ill health, anxiety, depression, insomnia, medication, talk therapy 38:46

1+ y ago38:46

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I really didn't think I'd be back here behind the microphone telling my own story again. I didn't think I'd have anything to share because I had many hopes that things would be different this time. I hoped that I would be different this time. But here we are. For many reasons, for so many of us, pregnancy is not always the most joyful time of our l…

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Studying Perinatal Well-being with Dr. Sheehan D. Fisher, PhD 21:15

1+ y ago21:15

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Increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in perinatal mental health care and research requires a conscious effort at all professional levels. Join us this month to learn why diversity, equity, and inclusion are needed now. Listen to how Dr. Fisher’s research and administrative activities address important gaps in the field. Dr. Fisher is an Asso…

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Studying Perinatal Well-being with Dr. Simone Vigod, MD (Offered in English) 35:58

1+ y ago35:58

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Helping patients make decisions about treatment during the perinatal period is a critical process for the birth person and their provider. Dr. Simone Vigod, MD, explains how her team developed a patient decision aid. Dr. Vigod also shares the research benefits of large datasets. Dr. Simone Vigod (MD 2003, FRCPC 2009) is a Professor in the Departmen…

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Mothering Without a Mother 53:13

1+ y ago53:13

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Send us a text Content Warning: Cancer, death, losing a parent, mention of miscarriage, perinatal loss Description: On today’s episode of the PWO Podcast, Kate Love joins me to share her story of navigating the loss of a parent and becoming a parent herself. Highlights: 1:28 - Kate introduces herself 5:24 - Kate shares her story of her mom’s cancer…

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25 | Ashlee - pregnancy and postpartum anxiety, depression, medication, talk therapy, helplines 1:10:44

1+ y ago1:10:44

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When Ashlee entered motherhood, she expected the transition to be easy from her many years of working with children. What she didn’t expect was the severe anxiety she experienced in her first pregnancy or the depression that overshadowed her postpartum. As a perinatal and infant mental health psychologist, she also didn’t expect to miss her own red…

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