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May 2024
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When it's not just typical postpartum ad...

DR. MONA AMIN
About this episode

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I am continuing this series on ways to take care of our mental health so we can better care for ourselves and our children. It’s common to experience some postpartum blues and adjustment as you navigate having a new baby. But when is it something more?


On this episode, I welcome Chelsea & Caitlin, founders of Mama Psychologists. They are best friends, authors, Registered Psychologists, and moms to discuss:


  • The line between normal postpartum adjustment and PPD and PPA
  • Postpartum blues 
  • Signs of postpartum anxiety and postpartum depression 
  • When to know you need more help and how to get that help


You can connect with Chelsea & Caitlin on Instagram @mamapsychologists. Check out their book, Not Your Mother's Postpartum Book and for more resources, visit the Mama Psychologists website.


If you are dealing with postpartum mental health concerns and need help, visit Postpartum Support International.


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