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282: What to Know About the New Postpartum Depression Medication

BIPOC, PodcastAugust 14, 2023513Views 0Likes 0Comments

Watch on YouTube: What to Know About the New Postpartum Depression Medication I’m excited that today’s episode covers the new postpartum depression medication, Zuranalone (brand name Zurzuvae). This is the first pill for PPD and was just recently approved by the FDA. It differs from the IV infusion Braxanalone, which was FDA approved in 2019.…

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281: Supporting Black Maternal Mental Health and Mental Health with Chetina Guadalupe, LMFT

BIPOC, PodcastAugust 7, 2023639Views 0Likes 0Comments

Watch on YouTube: Supporting Black Maternal Health & Mental Health Black Maternal Health is the topic of today’s show. It focuses on how Black birthing people and mothers might experience trauma in the healthcare system that impacts them during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. There is great complexity in the emotions that people feel during the…

229: Shades of Blue Project and Black Maternal Mental Health Week

BIPOC, Podcast, StillbirthJuly 18, 2022780Views 0Likes 0Comments

Today’s show is another story of a spectacular someone who turned their personal grief into a mission to help others. Our focus is on the disparity of medical treatment and care in the Black community regarding maternal mental health, infant loss, and more. Join us for this inspiring story from today’s guest! Kay Matthews is…

208: Perinatal Loss, Black Women, Birthing and Protecting Wellness

Birthing Support, Podcast, Wellness / PreventionJuly 12, 2021509Views 0Likes 0Comments

Today’s guest shares her story of pregnancy losses and the resulting anxiety and depression that made the journey to parenthood very challenging. Join us to hear her inspiring story of healing and hope. Dorienna M. Alfred, Ph.D., PMH-C is a licensed psychologist and certified perinatal mental health professional. She is the owner of Works of…

179: Black Women Birthing Justice

BIPOC, PodcastMay 25, 2020674Views 0Likes 0Comments

Have you ever considered how the systemic and institutional racism, implicit bias and disempowerment of women might be played out with birth? This is especially true for Black women, many of whom are experiencing discrimination, bias, racism and/or poor care while pregnant, birthing or postpartum. Today’s show explores these dynamics, the findings of a research…

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

Advocacy/Legal, BIPOC, Birthing Support, PodcastMay 28, 2018458Views 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…

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282: What to Know About the New Postpartum Depression Medication

281: Supporting Black Maternal Mental Health and Mental Health with Chetina Guadalupe, LMFT

229: Shades of Blue Project and Black Maternal Mental Health Week

208: Perinatal Loss, Black Women, Birthing and Protecting Wellness

179: Black Women Birthing Justice

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

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