Dr. Samantha Meltzer-Brody Dispelling the myths of medication use in pregnancy and postpartum We are talking with Expert Dr. Samantha Meltzer-Brody about psychiatric medication during pregnancy and postpartum. We will go over some of the fundamental things it’s important to know about med use, risks to mother or baby for treated AND untreated illness, clear…
Melissa Bangs tells us parts of her personal story of postpartum mania and psychosis, a hospitalization, how her husband and supports helped her through and how her experience transformed into a powerful stage performance. She is a writer, director, storyteller and comedian who is currently on a year-long West Coast tour with her husband, Eric, four year-old daughter,…
Postpartum Psychosis I’m honored to have expert Dr. Diana Barnes back with us today to discuss Postpartum Psychosis. This is a highly-misunderstood part of postpartum mental health and it absolutely needs to be understood and clarified so that mothers get the help they need. See below for supportive resources. We will go over: -What IS postpartum…
Gabrielle Kaufman LPCC, BC-DMT, NCC Postpartum Suicide is a very real risk to new mothers. In this episode we are discuss Suicide as it relates to maternal mental health and postpartum, resources to support prevention of suicide (see below), as well as: -Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of postpartum maternal deaths! -Asking about suicide does not “give”…
Courtney Novak- Personal Story, postpartum mental health This episode contains content that may be sensitive for some listeners. In this episode, we are talking with Courtney Novak about her personal experience and journey through postpartum mental health struggles. Her story and experiences like hers are so important for us to hear and understand. She discuses…
Mark Williams: Paternal Postpartum Depression “He’s not talking about it” This episode contains sensitive content for some listeners. On this episode, I get to chat with Mark Williams, a dad who when through paternal postpartum depression and is now an amazing advocate for Dads perinatal mental health. He is sharing with us some of his own story, some of his wifes…