drkat, Author at Well Mind Perinatal

drkat

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142: Postpartum Psychosis: After a Tragedy

Podcast, Postpartum PsychosisMarch 18, 2019644Views 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, 2019454Views 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…

140: The Motherhood Center

Podcast, PostpartumMarch 4, 2019863Views 0Likes 0Comments

There’s a new model of care available to moms and new families. The Motherhood Center in NYC hopes to be the prototype for superior support and services for other facilities around the world. Today’s show highlights this center and the important work being done there in perinatal and postpartum support. Dr. Catherine Birndorf is…

139: Transgender and Gender Queer Perinatal Mental Health

PodcastFebruary 25, 2019652Views 0Likes 0Comments

We are all aware that gender diversity is a sensitive subject in society today. For many, our discomfort comes from our misunderstanding of the terminology we hear used. Today’s show begins to scratch the surface in helping people understand transgender, gender queer, and gender diverse people, especially in the perinatal period. We are discussing pronoun…

138: Highly Sensitive Babies

Baby's Medical Condition, High Sensitive, PodcastFebruary 18, 20192KViews 0Likes 0Comments

You’re probably familiar with the term HSP, a designation for a highly sensitive person. You may have heard this trait discussed on some of our previous shows. We know many mothers are HSP’s, but can an infant be a highly sensitive person? Is it even possible? If you’re a highly sensitive person, then this topic may…

137: Healthier Birth Outcomes from Black Moms and Babies

BIPOC, Birthing Support, PodcastFebruary 11, 2019674Views 0Likes 0Comments

Why are birth outcomes for black women in the US so much different than for white women? The statistics are shocking, and we should all be concerned about this disparity. What can be done about it? Today’s show dives deep into the problem and possible solutions. Alexandra Samuel-Sturgess, LCSW, is passionate about possible solutions…

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