drkat, Author at Well Mind Perinatal

drkat

401 articles published

152: Body Image in Pregnancy and Postpartum

Body / BodyImage / Body Shaming, Podcast, Postpartum, PregnancyJune 10, 2019643Views 0Likes 0Comments

I first heard today’s guest when she appeared on Rebecca Scritchfield’s Body Kindness podcast, and I couldn’t wait to get her on the show! We’re talking about body image in the perinatal period and why we should be talking more about it. We’ll discuss her research, the roles of self-compassion and mindfulness, and some wonderfully…

151: We Are In This Together

PodcastMay 27, 2019672Views 0Likes 0Comments

As we approach the 3rd anniversary of the podcast in June, I’ve been doing lots of reflection about the journey we’ve taken and what we’ve accomplished. Your feedback has been vital in letting me know that the show has a positive impact and is meaningful to many people. The underlying message in everything we do…

150: Postpartum Psychosis and the Law

Advocacy/Legal, Podcast, Postpartum, Postpartum PsychosisMay 20, 2019900Views 0Likes 0Comments

Postpartum psychosis is a sensitive topic that we’ve talked about on the show, but today we are taking a deep dive into the legal ramifications of the journey for a mother. The more we understand, the better foundation we have for advocacy. George Parnham is a soft-spoken attorney who once trained for the priesthood, and…

149: Perinatal Women with Chronic Medical Condition

Mother's Medical Condition, PodcastMay 13, 2019505Views 0Likes 0Comments

Struggling to conceive, enduring a pregnancy, giving birth, and caring for a new baby are all parts of a challenging process. Inevitably there are hiccups along the way for almost every mom, but living with a chronic illness makes things even more difficult in the process of motherhood. My guest is here to discuss the…

148: Maternal Mental Health of Asian Indian Mothers

BIPOC, Culture / Religion / Dynamics, PodcastMay 6, 2019428Views 0Likes 0Comments

We are taking a closer look at the cultural aspects of maternal mental health for Asian Indian mothers. There are barriers to their receiving mental health care, and their culture affects their entire motherhood experience. How can we best support them and convince them to seek the help that’s available to them? We’re covering these…

147: Taboo Postpartum Truths – When Expectations Don’t Meet Reality

Podcast, PostpartumApril 29, 2019652Views 0Likes 0Comments

We’ve talked a lot on the show about postpartum depression, but there’s another condition that new moms experience that carries much shame, and no one talks about it. It’s called postpartum regret, and it’s that feeling of dissatisfaction and unhappiness with the demands of motherhood and the changes that come with this life transition. We’re…

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