drkat, Author at Well Mind Perinatal

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107: EMDR for Perinatal Mental Health with Bethany Warren, LCSW

PodcastJuly 9, 2018602Views 0Likes 0Comments

Are there experiences in your life that you just can’t “get past”? We all have those memories that seem to crop up again and again, bringing anxiety, depression, and other effects. What if these memories are tied to a pregnancy or postpartum experience? You can see how this might be difficult for a woman to…

106: A Couple’s Journey, Loss and Postpartum

Podcast, Postpartum, Relationships / Couples / SexJuly 2, 2018931Views 0Likes 0Comments

Have you ever dealt with pregnancy loss? Unfortunately, it’s more common than we think and the topic is one that we just don’t talk about. Dealing with one miscarriage is difficult enough, but when you have the pain of multiple losses, it can be almost unbearable. How does a couple get through these times? How…

105: Let’s Talk About Postpartum Sex!

Podcast, Postpartum, Relationships / Couples / SexJune 25, 2018802Views 0Likes 0Comments

When it comes to sex after having a baby, what’s normal? If we’re honest, we have had these questions and probably been afraid to ask. After all, who do we ask? How do we improve the communication between partners about sex and sexuality? These topics are very important, both during the pregnancy and during the…

104: Certification in Perinatal Mental Health

PodcastJune 18, 20181KViews 0Likes 0Comments

You may have wondered about the process required for certification in perinatal mental health. There is much confusion around any supplemental certification and in many cases, the process isn’t clear. What is clear, however, is the increasing need for certified professionals to deal with the issues faced by many new mothers and their families. …

103: Breastfeeding, D-MER and Mental Health with Heidi Koss

Baby Feeding, PodcastJune 11, 2018811Views 0Likes 0Comments

You may think that postpartum depression covers all aspects of perinatal mental health issues that new mothers face. The fact is that there are other kinds of mood changes, some that are talked about and some that are relatively unknown and uncommon. Today’s show focuses on one specific problem that some mothers experience: it’s called…

102: A Personal Story of Postpartum Psychosis with Tarah and Julie

Podcast, Postpartum PsychosisJune 4, 2018579Views 0Likes 0Comments

You’ve heard of postpartum depression, but have you heard of postpartum psychosis? Do you know the difference and how to recognize the signs and symptoms? We are talking about a very difficult mental condition that can wreak havoc on a new mother, her baby, and her family. Fortunately, there are signs to look for and…

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