drkat, Author at Well Mind Perinatal

drkat

401 articles published

187: Transition to Motherhood: Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum and Lessons Learned

Parenting Issues, PodcastSeptember 21, 2020427Views 0Likes 0Comments

Hearing personal stories gives us a unique insight into the nuances of the journey into parenthood, which differ from one person to the next. Today’s guest details her experience in ambivalence about whether having kids would be part of her life story. She shares how her journey into parenthood has shaped and grown her into…

186: Impacts of a Rough Upbringing on Transition to Motherhood

Culture / Religion / Dynamics, Parenting Issues, PodcastSeptember 7, 2020304Views 0Likes 0Comments

The journey into motherhood can be filled with many challenges. The situation is worsened if one grew up with a difficult relationship with one or both parents. Such is the personal story you’ll hear in today’s show. Join us. Jaimi Martin came from a very difficult childhood with a mother who suffered from mental illness.…

185: Hyperemesis Gravidarum and Postpartum Anxiety

Mother's Medical Condition, PodcastAugust 26, 20201KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Today’s show is about an important topic that isn’t talked about very often. We’ve all heard of morning sickness, but there is a much more severe condition called hyperemesis gravidarum. It brings all-day nausea and vomiting and can result in significant physical and emotional effects. Lauren Harris is a married mother of three kids who…

184: Personal Journey of Birth and Adoption as an Adult Sexual Assault Survivor

Adoption, PodcastAugust 10, 2020825Views 0Likes 0Comments

In many ways, our life experiences around reproduction impact us and our mental health significantly. Today’s show focuses on the story of adult sexual trauma and how our guest was affected as she became a mother. **The nature of this topic of sexual trauma and differing birth experiences prompt a sensitivity warning for some listeners.…

183: Postpartum Depression, Anxiety, and OCD – Alisa’s Story

Podcast, Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum Depression, Postpartum OCDJuly 27, 2020992Views 1Like 0Comments

Perinatal mood and anxiety disorder can leave you feeling lost, alone, and confused by the symptoms. This is why it’s so important that we hear personal stories of others that show us we are not alone. Alisa Pastecki is a Sales Executive for a network equipment and services provider that works with telecommunications companies all over…

182: Pediatricians’ Important Role in Perinatal Mental Health

PodcastJuly 6, 2020578Views 0Likes 0Comments

We are constantly learning more about the importance of mental health and its impact on the overall health of parents, children, and the entire family. More and more clinicians are getting trained in perinatal mental health, which is exactly what is needed. In today’s show, we get a pediatrician’s perspective of stepping in to help…

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