drkat, Author at Well Mind Perinatal

drkat

401 articles published

170: Infant Mental Health

Baby's Medical Condition, PodcastFebruary 24, 2020669Views 0Likes 0Comments

Perinatal mental health is the focus of many Mom & Mind episodes, but infant mental health is often overlooked in our discussions. It’s fascinating to see the intersection of infant mental health and perinatal health, and research shows that we need to consider how these two systems work together to bring mental health to both…

169: Birth, Trauma, Breastfeeding and Mental Health

Baby Feeding, Birth Trauma, PodcastFebruary 10, 2020661Views 0Likes 0Comments

We talk about a lot of things that people don’t want to talk about or even hear. Still, they are very real, challenging, and difficult circumstances surrounding pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. It’s important to share these stories because these difficulties become a reality for many people. Today’s show focuses on birth trauma and breastfeeding as…

168: Thyroid, Infertility, and mental Health

Fertility / Infertility, Mother's Medical Condition, PodcastJanuary 27, 2020845Views 0Likes 0Comments

We know that our body systems are complicated. There’s no way we can understand everything we need to know to have a healthy pregnancy and postpartum, but the more we know how the brain and body work together, the more prepared we can be. Today’s show focuses on the thyroid, the small–but mighty–organ that impacts…

167: When Your Own Thoughts and Feelings are Overwhelming

Podcast, Postpartum PsychosisJanuary 13, 2020497Views 0Likes 0Comments

Welcome to a new year! This is a monumental year for me, as it marks ten years since I was pregnant with my daughter and experienced postpartum depression, anxiety, and OCD. I never dreamed back then that I would be where I am today, trying to help moms and families because of my personal mental…

166: You’re the Strongest People I Know

PodcastDecember 23, 2019601Views 0Likes 0Comments

As we close out the year, I’m reflecting on my work over the past years. I’m struck by how incredibly strong you all are, and I mean every person who’s endured a perinatal mental health condition. Perinatal mental conditions are very difficult to encounter, and many people navigate their way through these experiences without any…

165: Encore! Holiday Self-Care and Stress Reduction

Podcast, Stress/ Burnout / PerfectionismNovember 25, 2019657Views 0Likes 0Comments

Do you find the holidays stressful? We would all have to say YES if we’re completely honest. For a pregnant mom, a postpartum mom, or a mom experiencing loss, the holiday obligations can be overwhelming in magnified ways. In today’s solo episode, we will discuss how to survive the holidays and manage stress by setting…

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