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

Advocacy/Legal, BIPOC, Culture / Religion / Dynamics, PodcastMay 17, 2021338Views 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…

196: Reproductive Psychiatry, Latinx Psychiatrist, Pandemic Pregnancy and More

BIPOC, Culture / Religion / Dynamics, PodcastJanuary 25, 2021462Views 0Likes 0Comments

Today’s episode is packed with helpful information about taking medication during pregnancy and the postpartum period. We’ll also take a closer look at COVID-related issues and the vaccine as they relate to perinatal mental health. Join us to learn more. Dr. Sarah Oreck is a Columbia University-trained psychiatrist who focuses on women’s mental wellness. In…

186: Impacts of a Rough Upbringing on Transition to Motherhood

Culture / Religion / Dynamics, Parenting Issues, PodcastSeptember 7, 2020304Views 0Likes 0Comments

The journey into motherhood can be filled with many challenges. The situation is worsened if one grew up with a difficult relationship with one or both parents. Such is the personal story you’ll hear in today’s show. Join us. Jaimi Martin came from a very difficult childhood with a mother who suffered from mental illness.…

174: Perinatal Mental Health en Español – Salud Mental Materna

BIPOC, Culture / Religion / Dynamics, PodcastApril 20, 2020415Views 0Likes 0Comments

Durante las fases embarazo, nacimiento y postparto se pueden dar casos de síntomas postraumáticos en las mujeres y muchas veces no se saben identificar ni como tratarlos. Por eso en el podcast de hoy hablaremos con dos mujeres especializadas en este campo y que nos contarán como hacer frente a estas situaciones que aún siguen…

155: Supporting Muslim New Mothers

BIPOC, Culture / Religion / Dynamics, PodcastJuly 8, 2019416Views 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…