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Behind The Sessions: One Big Thing We Are Missing About Mother Instincts
In today’s episode, I want to discuss the feeling many people have that “something’s not right,” but they may not have the words to articulate exactly what it is. That feeling can come during pregnancy or postpartum, and it can…
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Behind The Sessions: One Big Thing We Are Missing About Mother Instincts
One goal of this podcast is to shed light on aspects of our self-perception that have been in the shadows. Moms often feel shamed and judgmental about discussing their feelings, and they frequently believe they are alone in their experiences.…
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Behind The Sessions: Re Release - Breastfeeding, D-MER and Maternal Mental Health
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…
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Behind The Sessions: Letting go of Guilt About Not Being Present in Postpartum
Today’s episode explores a crucial topic that warrants our attention. We are discussing the after-effects of postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, and perinatal mental health conditions. The lingering sense of guilt, sadness, regret, grief, anger, and frustration comes as a…
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Behind The Sessions: The Weight of the Mental Load
The end of the school year and the transition to summer bring different types of mental load for parents. There is a shift in schedule, priorities, and what you’re thinking about each day, and there can be more to manage, especially for the…
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Behind The Sessions: Declines in Maternal Health and Mental Health
Today’s episode focuses on a recent article in JAMA Internal Medicine regarding maternal mental health in the United States. I’ll explain and summarize the study and results, and discuss the most appropriate next steps. Since I’m presenting the information in summary form,…