Are postpartum depression and anxiety unavoidable? Absolutely not! This episode dives deep into practical, empowering strategies that help you prevent postpartum mood disorders. From building meaningful support systems to regulating your nervous system, this episode is packed with actionable tips and insights to help you take control of your postpartum experience.
Whether you're preparing for motherhood or navigating it now, you’ll find guidance on creating a smoother, more joyful postpartum journey. Every professional and provider should know these steps women can take to dramatically reduce and eliminate their risk and shift the way they experience motherhood.
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KEY TIME STAMPS:
4:00 Why mood disorders aren’t inevitable
6:45 Hormonal misconceptions postpartum
8:30 The power of a creative and ongoing support system
11:00 Identifying and addressing your specific support needs
16:00 How nourishment impacts mental health and hormones
19:30 Nutritional deficiencies linked to postpartum mood disorders
24:00 Simple tools to regulate your nervous system
27:15 Trauma’s impact on the postpartum experience
30:45 Negative self-talk and its effect on healing
34:00 Modern postpartum healing practices
37:20 Meeting your basic self-care needs postpartum
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