The height of the COVID pandemic caused so much fear and anxiety, all for good reason. The moms who gave birth and faced postpartum difficulties during this time were under immense pressure to try to keep themselves and their babies safe.
For many, it ended up being the perfect storm that led to perinatal mental health crises. Join us to hear our guest’s st ... Show More
Jun 1
Birth Trauma: Gaps in Care and Advocacy for Change (Ep. 479)
If you’re one of the many mothers who has experienced birth trauma, you’ve likely battled shame, anger, confusion, among other emotions. Today’s guest discusses her story of birth trauma, including the effects of the experience and the gaps in care that contributed to the trauma. ... Show More
39m 46s
May 18
Parents and Mental Health: The Negative Impact of Expectations (Ep. 477)
Guilt, shame, and unreasonable expectations should not be the words that describe parenthood, but for many new parents, they are. This conversation focuses on the impact of social systems on perinatal mental health and what professionals should know about how to support people wi ... Show More
43m 21s
Nov 2023
Ep 232: Anxiety and Pregnancy with Dr. Lauren Cook
Why does Dr. Lauren Cook call Gen-Z and Millennials “Generation Anxiety”? There are a lot of reasons and you’re going to learn about them - and a lot more - in this fascinating episode on mental health. Whether you’re pregnant, in the postpartum, or even if you’re still trying, a ... Show More
43m 3s
Sep 2022
Comment préserver mon bébé de mes émotions négatives ?
Fatigue intense, stress, douleurs physiques et parfois même dépression : le post-partum est pour les jeunes mères une période de grande fragilité émotionnelle. Même âgé de quelques semaines, le nourrisson capte tout des émotions de ses parents, qu’elles soient positives ou négati ... Show More
8m 46s
Sep 2020
#18 - A Miscarriage and Mom Guilt (Anonymom series)
<p>Welcome to my Anonymom series. Real moms talking about their deepest and darkest moments - anonymously. Anonymom episodes may consist of difficult topics including miscarriage, infertility, separation, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other potentially triggering i ... Show More
31m 54s
May 2024
Healing After Midwife Abandonment | Mindy's Story
<p class="p1">Mindy was a social worker, working in the labor and delivery ward of a hospital, when she became pregnant with her first child. She planned a home birth with a midwife with that first baby, but at 40 weeks and 4 days her midwife abandoned her care, leaving her with ... Show More
54m 48s