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247: High-Risk Pregnancy, NICU, and their Impact on Living with Bipolar 1

High Risk Pregnancy, Mother's Medical Condition, NICU, Podcast, Postpartum BipolarDecember 12, 2022938Views0Likes0Comments
Pregnancy and the postpartum bring multiple challenges. The difficulties can escalate to a much higher level when a mental illness is involved. The good news is that a new mom can survive and thrive with the right support and medication, but the journey to reach that point is not easy. Join us to learn more…

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246: Beyond PPD: Healing and Supporting Suffering Mothers

Body / BodyImage / Body Shaming, Podcast, Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum DepressionDecember 5, 2022849Views0Likes0Comments
My guest today shares her story of pregnancy and postpartum where she experienced “the sampler platter” of issues. Her experiences were varied, and they amounted to more than just the classic PPD symptoms. Because she didn’t understand what was happening, she felt like she was a bad parent in every way even though she appeared…

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244: Postpartum Depression and Anxiety’s Impact and Healing Journey

Podcast, Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum DepressionNovember 21, 2022889Views0Likes0Comments
Today’s story is from a mom who experienced postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, and rage. Many of us have been through one or more of these symptoms, and it’s especially hard for mental health providers to acknowledge these conditions. Postpartum depression and anxiety can take you by surprise, even if you know what to look for…

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postpartum anxiety and coping with a congenital birth defect diagnosis

243: Postpartum Anxiety and Coping with a Congenital Birth Defect Diagnosis

Baby's Medical Condition, Podcast, Postpartum AnxietyNovember 14, 20221KViews0Likes0Comments
https://youtu.be/ihGMBAPVdDM Even though postpartum anxiety is common and carries less stigma than it once did, things escalate to a whole new level when a birth defect diagnosis enters the mix. The stress and anxiety of a mother, father, and caregivers are compounded when new parenthood involves caring for a baby with special needs, and these parents…

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value of fathers and the Black voice in parenthood

242: The Value of Fathers and The Black Voice in Parenthood

BIPOC, Men / Fathers, Podcast, Postpartum DepressionNovember 4, 2022916Views0Likes0Comments
https://youtu.be/-vL5cjGkzFo I’m excited to introduce you to my guest, who is doing amazing work with fathers. His work is very important and very needed in today’s world, and he’s working to combat the negative stereotypes around uninvolved fathers. I met him recently at the Postpartum Support International conference, where he won an award for his work,…

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