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From Sleepless Nights to Healing Days: The Story Behind "Postpartum"
Today’s guest shares how she turned her difficulties into a passion for educating and supporting others. Her postpartum journey inspired her upcoming short film Postpartum. Join us to learn more!
From Sleepless Nights to Healing Days: The Story Behind "Postpartum" Show Highlights:
Brittani’s filmmaking journey: How it all began
Dealing with sleep deprivation
Persistent anxiety (to a certain extent) is part of motherhood.
Big changes in life and relationship dynamics when a new baby arrives
Maternal/paternal leave and parental support in other countries
Postpartum explores the social impact and societal expectations of new mothers.
The narrative Brittani wants to share with others through the film
Stigma and guilt around “trying to cope” with new motherhood (We need more conversations and support!)
The need for more education around pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum
Options that could be changed to make postpartum much better for new moms
About Brittani Noel
Brittani Noel is a biracial filmmaker, actor, and mom of two. Her creative works delve into the emotional and psychological complexities of identity, race, and motherhood. Her award-winning short, The Other, examined the international racism experienced growing up mixed-race, garnering an official selection at the Oscar-qualifying Flickers Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIFF). Her film, Postpartum, continues this thread through the lens of maternal mental health. As an actor, Brittani most recently appeared in Leah McKendrick’s feature, Scrambled, opposite Yvonne Strahovski, and shares the screen with Tom Everett Scott in the comedy feature Rockbottom. Whether behind the camera or in front of it, Brittani is committed to telling stories that scare her a little and stay with the viewer for a long time.
Resources:
Connect with Brittani Noel and Postpartum: Postpartum (short film), Instagram Brittani Noel, and Instagram Postpartum film
Call the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA or visit cdph.ca.gov
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 more supportive 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.
If you are a California resident looking for a therapist in perinatal mental health, email me about openings for private pay clients!
Tools, Skills and Hacks for New Moms
Manage thoughts & feelings of overwhelm
Learn how breathing & grounding help reach calmness
Exercises to find peace
