The Perinatal Wellness Podcast

We all experience worry during pregnancy and postpartum to some degree due to the combination of having something we really care about - our baby - along with many opportunities to experience uncertainty. We worry about our health, baby’s health, relationships, work, parenting, and sleep, just to name a few. In today’s episode, we discuss six strategies for reducing worry so you can feel more pres...

Today, we’re exploring strategies you can use to self-soothe and regulate negative emotions when you’re feeling irritable, anxious, overstimulated, or any other negative or overwhelming emotion. Emotion regulation is a skill that comes with time and practice. It can be a form of self-care, can help us act in alignment with our values, and give us a greater capacity to help our kids emotionally reg...

In my last episode , we discussed what perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) are and why they are so important to treat. In today’s episode, we’ll discuss a number of treatment options and lifestyle changes you can implement to treat PMADs and help you achieve better mental health during the perinatal period.  Resources mentioned: Perinatal Mental Health Provider Directory Peer support...

Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) are the most common complication of childbearing. It’s estimated that up to 1 in 5 to 7 women will experience a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder and 1 in 10 fathers will experience postpartum depression. In today’s episode, we’ll dive into what PMADs are, common signs and symptoms, and risk factors for developing them.  Read my blog post about t...