In this episode, Rhonda and Dayna welcome mental health professional Jessica Barnes to talk about postpartum mental health.
Jessica is a passionate Maternal Mental Health Therapist and proud momma of two, soon to be three kiddos.
A self-identified "birth nut" Jess is incredibly passionate about supporting moms (and dads!) with anything that could present challenges along our parenting path; fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, anxiety and depression, relationship challenges, birth trauma, and adjusting to life as a new parent in a society that doesn't always support us.
Strengthening self-compassion and self-care, while challenging the systems that often lead to our burnout are the cornerstones of her work.
This was a very informative and validating chat. In this episode we talk about…
🔹What led Jessica to become a mental health professional with a focus on the perinatal population
🔹Common concerns that clients typically seek advice for in the postpartum period
🔹How equal and opposite emotions are common and valid in the postpartum period
🔹What is the difference between baby blues and postpartum depression/ anxiety?
🔹How the global pandemic has impacted her clients’ mental health
🔹Common presentations of postpartum anxiety
🔹Strategies to implement right away to mitigate postpartum depression and anxiety
🔹The importance of asking for help in the postpartum period
🔹Strategies to implement during pregnancy to prepare for a more supported postpartum period
…Plus so much more!
We’re excited for you to listen to this episode and hope you find some of Jessica’s advice helpful.
Find Jessica here:
Website
Psychology Today
