drkat, Author at Well Mind Perinatal

drkat

401 articles published

129: Miscarriages and a Rainbow Baby

Birth Trauma, Miscarriage, Podcast, Pregnancy, pregnancy lossDecember 10, 2018539Views 0Likes 0Comments

Chances are that you, or someone you know very well, has experienced pregnancy loss. The problem is that pregnancy loss is an uncomfortable subject to discuss, so these mothers often suffer in solitary silence. When you couple that with the lack of education, information, and support for these moms, you have a recipe for mental,…

128: Supporting Plus Size Pregnancy

Body / BodyImage / Body Shaming, Podcast, PregnancyDecember 3, 2018467Views 0Likes 0Comments

We all know about the unfair stereotypes and stigma that exist in our society, but have you ever thought about—or experienced—what a plus-size woman goes through in pregnancy? The body shaming and unfair assumptions are particularly tough to take. Today’s guest is passionate about changing the stereotypes and offering help to these often unsupported moms.…

127: Holiday Self-care and Stress Reduction

Podcast, Pregnancy, pregnancy lossNovember 26, 2018560Views 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…

126: A Journey Through Trauma and Postpartum OCD with Alexis Bruce

Podcast, Postpartum, Postpartum OCDNovember 19, 2018734Views 0Likes 0Comments

Imagine what it would be like to not even trust yourself to be alone with your children—for fear of doing them harm. What if you KNEW something was wrong with your mental health, but couldn’t find the help and support you needed? Dealing with anxiety is always a problem, but never more so than in…

125: Perinatal Loss in the Orthodox Jewish Community

Culture / Religion / Dynamics, PodcastNovember 12, 2018572Views 0Likes 0Comments

How is perinatal loss handled in the Orthodox Jewish community, or in any other faith-based culture? Today’s show takes a deep dive into a new perspective as my guest shares how she offers faith-based support and understanding of perinatal loss in a unique culture of rich traditions. Dvora Entin, LCSW, developed and directs JFCS Ma’oz…

124: Single Mother Journey in Pregnancy and Postpartum

Podcast, PregnancyNovember 5, 2018641Views 0Likes 0Comments

Have you thought about–or personally experienced–the stigma surrounding single moms? We all know that the road can be tough for these women, but what support is available? Today’s show features someone who has been there, caught in the swirl of shame, doubt, and fear as she struggled to go through pregnancy and single motherhood. She’s…

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