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155: Supporting Muslim New Mothers

BIPOC, Culture / Religion / Dynamics, PodcastJuly 8, 2019415Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dealing with perinatal mental health issues is a difficult enough task, but the problem is compounded for Muslim women living in the US. My guest today helps us understand the issues and how we can best support these moms. Dr. Venus Mahmoodi specializes in trauma and reproductive mental health. More specifically, in today’s show, she’ll…

148: Maternal Mental Health of Asian Indian Mothers

BIPOC, Culture / Religion / Dynamics, PodcastMay 6, 2019427Views 0Likes 0Comments

We are taking a closer look at the cultural aspects of maternal mental health for Asian Indian mothers. There are barriers to their receiving mental health care, and their culture affects their entire motherhood experience. How can we best support them and convince them to seek the help that’s available to them? We’re covering these…

137: Healthier Birth Outcomes from Black Moms and Babies

BIPOC, Birthing Support, PodcastFebruary 11, 2019590Views 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…

118: Latina Mothers and Perinatal Mental Health

BIPOC, PodcastSeptember 24, 2018526Views 0Likes 0Comments

Susana Marquez, LMFT, is the founder of Me Myself N Mommy Therapeutic Services, a private practice in Long Beach, CA. The practice focuses on Latina maternal mental health. Due to her personal struggles with postpartum depression and anxiety, Susana opened up a practice that specializes in providing education, support, and resources to Latina mothers and…

114: Minority Maternal Mental Health

BIPOC, PodcastAugust 27, 2018574Views 0Likes 0Comments

Do you think there is a specific need for therapists of color to help African-American women and other women of color who are PMADS (perinatal mood and anxiety disorders) sufferers? You may not think race, ethnicity and culture are factors to be considered in this treatment, but it can be–mostly due to stigmas, access, and…

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

Advocacy/Legal, BIPOC, Birthing Support, PodcastMay 28, 2018442Views 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…