This is where we say the things we can't say anywhere else to anyone else. Join certified life coach and stillbirth mom Jennifer Senn as she shares stories and has conversations about what life is like after suffering the loss of your baby and of the future you dreamed of before you heard those awful four words. Grief lasts a lifetime but you don't have to struggle with guilt, fear, and the isolation that is so common for loss moms. Navigating Baby Loss will give you inspiration and hope fro ...
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We provide new parents with practical information to help preserve their sanity. Both moms and dads discuss common parenting concerns for their toddlers. With the help of our experts, parents get the superhero strength they need to tackle the world, and the next dirty diaper.
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Posptartum Depression is real. And it's only part of the story. We dig in to ALL of the stuff that no one tells you about, but you NEED to know. Dr. Kat, Psychologist and specialist in perinatal mental health, interviews moms, dads, experts and advocates about how to cope, manage and recover from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. We talk about postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety and SO MUCH MORE! We get real. We get honest. We put on our stigma crushing boots and address the realit ...
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There are few experiences as universal to human existence as pregnancy and childbirth, and yet its most difficult parts — perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) — are still dealt with in the shadows, shrouded in stigma. The fact is 1 in 5 new and expecting birthing people will experience a PMAD, yet among those who do many are afraid to talk about it, some are not even aware they’re experiencing one, and others don’t know where to turn for help. The fact is, when someone suffers from a ...
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Our Sam Talking out Loud Podcast series is produced by Our Sam baby loss charity (Charity Registration Number 1191411). Every year more than a quarter of a million people are affected by baby loss in the UK, yet it still remains one of the most taboo and difficult subjects we come across, leaving many bereaved parents isolated and struggling on their own. Each month, Our Sam Talking out Loud podcasts will not only open the door to honest conversations about baby loss from parents and familie ...
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Sisterhood Through Infertility and Pregnancy Loss Did I do something to cause my miscarriage? What should I expect during fertility treatments? Was my pregnancy loss experience normal? Is my body against me? Is God punishing me? And the biggest question of all, does anyone understand what I'm going through? No matter what season you're in; loss, fertility treatments or taking a break from it all, this is the show for you. The Joy of Sunflowers Podcast is an ongoing collection of real and raw ...
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The Heartache To Hope Podcast is where we get real about infertility, IVF, pregnancy loss and everything in between. My journey to having a baby has been and continues to be heartbreaking, complicated and relentless. I understand your pain and I believe you have incredible strength, even on the dark days. Through my interviews with ordinary woman who have become extraordinary through their journeys, as well as hearing from people whose life’s work it is to support those going through these c ...
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Our podcast aims to make death and dying something we can talk about openly without discomfort or fear. Presented by James Abbott, our award-winning show features James in conversation with a guest on a key topic related to the Art of Dying Well, taking in everything from being at the bedside of a dying loved one, to receiving a terminal diagnosis. Coping with grief, bereavement, death, dying, and much more are all under discussion.
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conversations with women who inspire There isn’t a woman I’ve met who doesn’t inspire me in some way. That’s why I’ve expanded the into the world podcast to include compelling stories from women of diverse backgrounds and life journeys. tune in to hear stories of women who’ve found a way to cope or even thrive when faced with life’s challenges. come find me @frannieandco on insta Love Frannie xoxo
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Are you living in a hormonal hothouse, feeling a little overwhelmed and in need of some positive, uplifting and comforting guidance on how to lead a more magnificent midlife? Well, you're not alone and this podcast is for you. Hosts Lorraine and Trish chat with celebrities and experts on all things midlife, from menopause and perimenopause to parenting teens via fashion, beauty, wellness, nutrition, fitness, careers, relationships and finances. The witty duo, who have been editing glossy mag ...
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Charlie Swenson, MD and Nicoleta Helén - To Hell and Back: Life Survival Skills
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'To Hell and Back' shines light on our darkest, most painful, and most overwhelming human experiences. With unfiltered conversations, vivid role plays, focused teaching, and spacious curiosity, Charlie and Nicoleta use the framework of DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) to help those of us who live in hell learn the skills we need to get ourselves the hell out. Every week is a fresh invitation to meet our minds, our pain, and all that makes this life worth living with greater understanding a ...
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The Second Shift is a podcast that seeks, ambitiously, to explore lots of different life experiences, find out the facts, and understand new perspectives. From matrescence to menopause, I'll be talking to expert speakers and people with lived experience, because stories are such a great way to understand the world. I hope you'll find something interesting in this slightly eclectic collection of conversations!
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Welcome to CVLTURE - The weekly podcast that brings you inspirational, shocking and sometimes hilarious stories from celebrities, innovators and unique characters from around the globe. Be a part of the journey with rapper/entrepreneur Nik Nagarkar as we pull back the curtain to explore the world as we know it, challenge our thoughts and shine a light on how culture shapes who we are and how we move through life. Created for the CVLTURE by the CVLTURE… Be sure to Rate and Subscribe so you ne ...
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361: Healing Birth Trauma Through Storytelling and Sharing the Narratives of Black Mothers
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Today’s episode focuses on the narrative style of therapy, and it’s a topic that we haven’t covered on the podcast before. We always want to explore new therapeutic approaches and the various ways they can offer healing and support for more women. Everyone needs to know about the different therapies that are available to them. Join us to learn more…
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75: Couples and Grief: Insights from Couples Therapist Katie Rössler
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Send Jen a Text Message In this episode, Jennifer talks with Katie Ressler about handling grief within relationships, informed by Katie's personal experiences with loss and her professional practice in couple therapy. Katie has connected how grief is often the root of couples' issues and stresses the importance of open communication. Katie shares h…
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For most couples, marital satisfaction plummets after couples bring home a baby. Sleepless nights and fights over whose turn it is to change diapers can leach the fun out of a relationship. The absence of downtime and the inability to remember niceties causes unforeseen stress and negative feelings. What are the most common ways children impact our…
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Let's Talk The Highly Sensitive Child and Parent with Mama Psychologist Chelsea Bodi
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You may have heard the term “highly sensitive” child or parent but do you really know what that means or how to navigate? Listen in today as Sarah and Psychologist Chelsea Bodi break it down and touch on anger, repair, and how today’s parents are on the frontlines of managing their own mental health while parenting. Chelsea Bodi Psychologist, Bsc, …
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360: Clinical Hypnosis and Strategic Psychotherapy for Perinatal Mental Health
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Today’s episode is about the benefits of two lesser-known therapy modalities and how they can be used in perinatal mental health. Join us to learn more from our expert guest! Abigail Burd is a licensed clinical social worker, reproductive mental health specialist, trainer, therapist, supervisor, and consultant in the San Diego area. She is also the…
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359: Behind The Sessions: Signs and Symptoms of Postpartum Anxiety with Dr. Kat
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Even though the experiences might be different, there are many similarities in postpartum struggles. It helps all of us to know that ALL of our experiences are real, and no one has it “all figured out.” Thinking that everyone else but you must have it all figured out creates a lot of anxiety in the already difficult transition to motherhood. Anxiet…
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74: Navigating the Question: How Many Children Do You Have?
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Send Jen a Text Message In this episode, Jennifer Senn, a coach for stillbirth moms and a stillbirth mom herself, shares her journey and mission to help others find life after loss. Jennifer discusses the complexities of addressing the common yet challenging question, 'How many children do you have?' She offers insights and strategies on how to han…
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Young children have the ability to learn and retain multiple languages at the same time. What enables them to decipher between the different languages and not confuse them? And as a parent, what do you need to know about raising a multilingual child? What are some of the benefits as well as the challenges? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me…
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What Happens When You Actually Put Moms First With Dr. Constance Guille
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Today Sarah is joined by Reproductive Psychiatrist, Dr. Constance Guille, as they talk about how the current system of screening moms for their mental health is failing moms. They discuss how coming directly to a mom to screen and treat is how we address the maternity crisis and what you can do if you are struggling to get help. Dr. Constance Guill…
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358: Supportive Benefits of Journaling for Postpartum Mental Health with Allie Mirosevic
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Many times, the path to healing isn’t one specific thing but a combination of things, and journaling is certainly one beneficial activity in all kinds of healing processes. Today’s episode will be helpful to you if you are facing challenges and need a healthy way to process thoughts and feelings. Learn more with us in this episode! Allie Mirosevic …
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73: From Heartbreak to Hope: Lucy Fraser's Fertility Journey
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Send Jen a Text Message In this powerful episode, we sit down with Lucy Froese, a fertility coach who turned her decade-long struggle with infertility into a mission to help others. Lucy shares her raw, emotional journey from unexplained infertility to IVF success, the joy of natural conception followed by the devastation of miscarriage, and finall…
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Coping with Your Child's Serious Diagnosis
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A serious medical diagnosis can change your family's life forever. Suddenly, you are thrust into an environment of doctor's appointments, blood tests, x-rays and more. As a parent, how do you explain the situation to your child? How can a serious diagnosis impact the relationship with your spouse and other siblings? Plus, tips from parents who have…
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Can You Really Say That to Your Therapist?
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Have you ever wondered if therapy could be the key to unlocking a smoother journey through motherhood? Join us as Whitney helps unravel some of the complexities of starting therapy, especially for new mothers, by breaking down common fears and misconceptions, reassuring listeners that therapy is a space where vulnerability is not only welcome but e…
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357: Understanding the Complexity of Perinatal Loss and Grief with Nneka Symister, LCSW
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Perinatal loss and grief are different from other types of grief. In this episode, we discuss how parents can care for themselves during the grief process and why people often don’t acknowledge this kind of grief. We, as a society, do not do a good job in supporting people through perinatal loss and grief. We can do better! My guest is Nneka Symist…
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356: Behind The Sessions: Loneliness and Isolation
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The transition to motherhood can bring feelings of loneliness as life forces a new schedule and new priorities. A new mom’s responsibilities are never-ending, along with the added stress of insufficient sleep and managing a new normal in the household. Our society is set up such that a mom is most often the default parent, and this can lead to a di…
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72: Breaking Barriers in Maternal Mental Health: An Interview with Dr. Emily Guarnotta
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Send Jen a Text Message In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Emily Guarnotta, a psychologist specializing in maternal mental health and the founder of Phoenix Health. Dr. Guarnotta shares her personal journey into women's health and discusses the critical gaps in care for those facing infertility, pregnancy loss, and postpartum challenges…
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Parenting Subsequent Children After Infant Loss
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Losing a child is devastating to a family. Parents are not only dealing with grief but they are forced to somehow find the strength to continue to parent their other children, who are also greatly impacted by the situation. Today you'll meet some parents who are living with the reality of losing a child. They share their struggles and they'll provi…
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Interview with Dr. Nikki Scott: We Have to Talk About It as Moms
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Have you ever felt like no one is talking about the struggles of motherhood? Wonder if any other mom is feeling how you do? We have, and we are going straight to Dr. Nikki Scott to have a conversation of why it is so important to not just talk about what we experience in motherhood, but how to navigate it. This episode is full of take away tips tha…
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355: An OB’s Perinatal Mental Health Story and Helping other Physician Moms with Dr. La Toya Luces-Sampson
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Obstetricians play an important role in perinatal mental health, and hearing their perspective is always informative. It makes my heart happy to learn that more and more OBs are getting trained in perinatal mental health so they can offer more help to their patients. My guest shares her story to help normalize the perinatal mental health issues tha…
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71: From Loss to Purpose: How Human Design Shapes Parenting and Healing
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Send Jen a Text Message In this episode, Sharna shares her journey of integrating human design into her parenting and homeschooling methods, especially after experiencing pregnancy loss. She discusses her new website, Parenting by Design and Homeschool by Design, and how they support parents in understanding their children's unique energies. Sharna…
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Childhood Obesity: Help Your Child Maintain a Healthy Weight
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As parents, how do you know if your child is maintaining a healthy weight? How to do strike the balance eating foods that are nutritious versus foods that are convenient? And how much does exercise play a role? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy New Mommy Media | Independent Podcast Network
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Learning to Read - Getting Back to School with Dewey
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Join us as we welcome literacy advocate Pam Allyn on the Previa Alliance podcast, where she shares essential insights for parents concerned about their children's kindergarten readiness. Learn how to create a cozy and supportive environment for reading at home, boosting both your child's well-being and their love for books and ensuring a positive s…
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354: Cultural Crossroads: A Japanese Mother’s Journey through Birth, Postpartum PPD Stigma
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My guest today shares the culture shock she felt as a Japanese woman giving birth in the US and experiencing the vastly different healthcare system. Being away from her family was challenging, but she also felt frustrated with postpartum care in the US as compared to Japan. She also shares about the deep stigma of postpartum depression among the Ja…
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Episode 70: From Grief to Growth: Breanna Crane on Motherhood and Healing
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Send Jen a Text Message Micah's Legacy: A Journey of Love, Loss, and Healing In this heartfelt episode, we meet Brianna Crane, the mother of Micah, who shares her deeply personal story of love, loss, and healing. Brianna recounts the joy of planning for Micah's arrival, the emotional challenges of discovering complications during her pregnancy, and…
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353: Behind The Sessions: Venting About How Moms Are Treated
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We would all love to only associate positive things with pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, but that’s just not everyone’s experience. Unfortunately, many people have negative emotions, triggers, traumas, and heartbreak around these major life events. I get mad on behalf of parents, especially mothers, during the perinatal time because of the real i…
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Parenting can be expensive. Fortunately, there are great options for getting some of that money back by buying and selling used items. What items are best to resell and which ones should you definitely buy new? Where can you find the best deals? And what tips do our parents have for making each sale worth the extra effort? Learn more about your ad …
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Playgrounds, Kid Birthday Parties, and Meeting New Mom Friends
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Have you ever found yourself feeling like a middle schooler all over again, trying to make friends at your child's birthday party? Whitney and Sarah dive deep into the highs and lows of connecting with other parents at kid functions in our latest conversation. Tune in as they emphasize the importance of making small, genuine connections that can he…
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352: Treatment for Perinatal Mood Disorders: Psychiatric Medication
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Today’s episode focuses on medications during pregnancy and postpartum. This topic raises many questions and opinions, and women need more information to understand the options they can discuss with their doctor. Join us to learn more from today’s expert guest! Dr. Priscilla Hidalgo, aka Dr. H, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained psychiatri…
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We love our children and we want to spend as much time with them as possible. But, the reality is many kids are forced to be separated from their parents for reasons such as divorce, business travel, military deployment, and more. This separation may be physical, but it doesn't have to be overly emotional. Today we'll explore some simple ways paren…
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Interview with Paige Johnson-Serjue: When You Are Part of the Club You Didn't Ask to Be In
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Ever wondered how societal pressures and personal grief shape the journey of motherhood? This week, we sit down with Paige Johnson, as she shares her poignant experiences with motherhood, including the heart-wrenching moments of miscarriage, and how these trials inspired her to create a community that celebrates mothers beyond their parenting roles…
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351: Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child with Kelley Coleman
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Parenting a child with disabilities brings a host of unexpected dynamics and challenges. No one knows the ins and outs of this journey better than a parent who has fought long and hard for her own children and used that knowledge to help others. Join us to hear more from Kelley! Kelley Coleman is a feature film development executive-turned-author a…
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Fay Ripley’s life lessons: from Cold Feet to cooking, a happy home life & HRT
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It’s laughs a go-go in the season finale as Trish and Lorraine meet actor Fay Ripley who tells her tales from behind the scenes of a brilliant career: from playing a prostitute with Kenneth Branagh, to 25 years as Jenny Gifford in Cold Feet. She also shares her fears about empty nest syndrome and the dinner party an A-List star nearly ruined. Plus:…
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350: Behind the Sessions: Ongoing Stress and Healing with Dr. Kat
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Our session today focuses on an ongoing theme I see frequently with women in therapy. It’s centered on how many moms feel frustrated and blame themselves for not doing enough to feel better. There is so much to unpack around this topic. Let’s take a closer look! Show Highlights: We can’t “self-care” our way out of ongoing stress! Fact: Times of tra…
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69: How a Hospital Chaplain Supports Parents Through Infant Loss
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Send Jen a Text Message In this episode, Christine Davies, a hospital chaplain and spiritual director, shares her profound experiences and approaches to supporting parents who face the heartbreaking ordeal of saying hello and goodbye to their babies on the same day. Christine discusses the importance of rituals and the role of spirituality in copin…
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Becoming a mother means giving everything to your baby- including your body. And while caring for your little one is top priority, so is your personal health and well-being. For many mothers, getting their bodies back in shape is an important step in this process. What areas of the body are typically impacted the most by pregnancy and childbirth? W…
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Ever feel like the endless noise and chaos of summer with kids at home is driving you to the brink? You’re not alone! Join Sarah, Whitney, and Jenny as they share their own hilarious and heartfelt stories of navigating this whirlwind season. We also look at the tricky terrain of intrusive questions about family planning and the societal pressures t…
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349: Healing from Perinatal OCD with Danielle Silverstein of Marriage and Martinis
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OCD can be a debilitating condition. My guest today shares her personal experience, including how some medical care can actually contribute to a worsening of symptoms. Hers is an important story for us to hear because no matter how devastating a perinatal mental health condition is, the overriding message is that healing is always available. Join u…
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