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275: Advocacy Through Climb Out of the Darkness and I AM ONE Podcast

Advocacy/Legal, Podcast, PostpartumJune 26, 2023375Views 0Likes 0Comments

Watch on YouTube: Advocacy Through Climb Out of the Darkness and I AM ONE Podcast We have a very special episode today, as we’re hearing from two guests about their important work through Postpartum Support International that is based on their lived experiences through perinatal mental health conditions. They are working tirelessly to help others…

204: Cultural Narratives in Motherhood, Immigration and Perinatal Mental Health

Advocacy/Legal, BIPOC, Culture / Religion / Dynamics, PodcastMay 17, 2021207Views 0Likes 0Comments

As we continue to celebrate Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, we take a deep dive into the cultural factors that affect perinatal mental health. Today’s guest shares how she’s working to support black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) through the perinatal mental health journey as they transition to parenthood. Divya Kumar is a South…

157: Postpartum Psychosis, Changing the Law, Advocating for Women

Advocacy/Legal, Podcast, Postpartum PsychosisAugust 5, 2019528Views 0Likes 0Comments

Today’s show is a fascinating discussion about the law and postpartum psychosis. My guests helped usher a new law through the Illinois legislature, and the bill became law in January 2018. It’s the first criminal law in the nation to recognize the effects of postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis, so we’re digging into what it…

150: Postpartum Psychosis and the Law

Advocacy/Legal, Podcast, Postpartum, Postpartum PsychosisMay 20, 2019683Views 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…

101: Black Women Birthing Justice with Prof. Chinyere Oparah & Dr. Sayida Peprah

Advocacy/Legal, BIPOC, Birthing Support, PodcastMay 28, 2018292Views 0Likes 0Comments

Have you ever considered how the themes of racial injustice and disempowerment of women might be played out in the birthing room? This is especially true for black women, many of whom are experiencing fear-based coercion at the hands of their maternal healthcare providers. Today’s show explores the findings of a recent research project and…

46: Advocacy & Bringing Postpartum Depression Out of the Shadow

Advocacy/Legal, Podcast, Postpartum DepressionApril 10, 2017431Views 0Likes 0Comments

Postpartum Depression Advocacy Jamie Zahlaway Belsito Do you ever wonder who is doing any thing about maternal mental health? LOTS OF PEOPLE! Listen in to Jamie to find out what is being done and about the rockstars who are at the forefront. Jamie is the Director of Advocacy for the National Coalition for Maternal Mental Health.…