drkat, Author at Well Mind Perinatal

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259: Journey Through Infertility and Having a Gestational Carrier with Lizzie Smith

Fertility / Infertility, PodcastMarch 6, 2023844Views 0Likes 0Comments

Infertility and Gestational Surrogacy We know that family building can happen in many different ways. Today’s show highlights one of the most harshly judged routes to having a child. Let’s take an insightful look at the beautiful process of surrogacy, also known as gestational surrogacy. This family-building option can be something that brings out the…

258: Postpartum Psychosis

Podcast, Postpartum PsychosisFebruary 27, 20231KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Postpartum psychosis is a topic we have highlighted on the podcast before, but the need for more information about this devastating condition always increases when it is mentioned in a tragic news story. There are so many questions and concerns when this condition turns up in the national spotlight because many people don’t understand what…

257: Native Hawaiian and Pasifika Perinatal Mental Health

BIPOC, Culture / Religion / Dynamics, PodcastFebruary 20, 20231KViews 2Likes 0Comments

Understanding culture is extremely important, especially in the field of perinatal mental health. The cultural context has everything to do with how someone experiences the world and manages their mental health. Join us in this episode to learn more! Kalena Kaopuuokalani Lanuza is a Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) and a doctorally prepared, fully-certified family and…

256: Managing Overstimulation for Highly Sensitive Parents

High Sensitive, PodcastFebruary 13, 20232KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Highly sensitive parents is the discussion of today's episode. We discuss what it’s like to be a highly sensitive parent, and if you’ve listened for very long, you know that I am a highly sensitive parent. We can’t shy away from this topic, because it affects many parents, and it puts a different spin on…

255: Sexual Abuse Survivors and Perinatal Mental Health with Deborah Flam

Podcast, Postpartum AnxietyFebruary 6, 20231KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Today’s show is about the effects of sexual abuse on pregnant, birthing, and postpartum people. This topic may be difficult for some, even though we are not discussing specific details of sexual abuse events; please determine for yourself whether you are ready to listen to this episode or not. You can find all of our…

254: Mental Health Challenges through Miscarriages, Pregnancy and Postpartum

Podcast, Postpartum, Postpartum Anxiety, Wellness / PreventionJanuary 30, 2023590Views 0Likes 0Comments

Many people experience some kind of mental health condition through pregnancy and postpartum. The reproductive journey brings many challenges, and today’s guest gives us a glimpse into her story of recurrent loss, pregnancy, postpartum, and how she came to self-advocacy and empowerment through her challenges. Join us to hear Megan’s story! Megan Monds fills…

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