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146: Darcy Sauers: When You Don’t Know That You Have Postpartum Depression

Podcast, Postpartum, Postpartum DepressionApril 22, 2019472Views 0Likes 0Comments

The pressure that new moms feel is tremendous. Sometimes they even neglect their mental health because they don’t know how to ask for help and who to ask for it. Such was the postpartum experience of today’s guest. She suffered for a long time without realizing that what she felt was a common experience for…

145: Angelina Spicer: Postpartum depression & Comedy Special Documentary

Podcast, Postpartum, Postpartum Depression, Resources / Support / DocumentaryApril 15, 2019668Views 0Likes 0Comments

Postpartum depression—and comedy. Do these really go together? You might be surprised that anyone can join the two, but my guest today has a passion for women who are suffering as she did, and she hopes to raise awareness and erase the stigma around postpartum depression (PPD). Because of what she has been through, she…

144: Not Carol: Post-Partum Psychosis Documentary

Podcast, Postpartum, Postpartum Psychosis, Resources / Support / DocumentaryApril 8, 2019934Views 0Likes 0Comments

Today’s show takes a look at the difficult topics of postpartum psychosis and infanticide through the eyes of the filmmakers of the documentary, Not Carol. The film covers the story of Carol Coronado, who was convicted of the 2014 murders of her three young daughters in CA while highlighting the desperate need for education and…

143: NICU Experience for Babies and Parents

NICU, PodcastMarch 25, 2019676Views 0Likes 0Comments

We know that a NICU stay makes for a difficult postpartum period, but what are the profound and long-lasting effects from this experience? In today’s show, we’re taking a close look at the experience of parents AND babies who go through a stay in the NICU. My guest brings a wealth of information based on…

142: Postpartum Psychosis: After a Tragedy

Podcast, Postpartum PsychosisMarch 18, 2019510Views 0Likes 0Comments

Today I’m speaking from the mind and heart about some topics that have been at the forefront of my mind regarding recent tragedies in the news and in our community. It’s a senseless tragedy every time mothers and babies are lost due to postpartum mental health issues–and we’ve got to do more to help. …

141: Babywearing Benefits for Mental Health

PodcastMarch 11, 2019353Views 0Likes 0Comments

It’s called “baby wearing” or “baby carrying”— you may have heard of this technique and wondered what it’s all about. It’s a good idea logistically, but the great news is that it supports mental health and overall well-being in parents and caregivers when a new baby comes into the family. We’re finding out more about…

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