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67: Eating Disorders in Pregnancy & Postpartum Sep 04, 2017

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Stefani Reinold, MD shares some about her personal experience through pregnancy and postpartum and how she is helping other moms cope and manage with eating disorders in the perinatal time.

This episode's super supporter: Maternal Mental Health NOW- Online maternal mental health training!

In this episode, we touch on:

-Pressures that mothers feel to keep weight down in pregnancy and lose weight postpartum.

-Dr. Reinold shares her story and getting a diagnosis of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), potentially due to stress and not eating enough.

- What a mother may be experiencing with an eating disorder while pregnant or postpartum

- The pressures of weight gain/loss and the scale, binge eating disorder, restriction of food

-Who's at risk? History of eating disorder, anorexia, binge eating, other body image challenges?

- How marketing, social media, health care providers and other societal factors impact how we think and feel about ourselves.

Dr. Stefani Reinold

A Reproductive Psychiatrist, mother of two, and women’s mental health advocate. She has presented nationally and internationally on the topics of eating disorders, body dissatisfaction and body image in pregnancy and postpartum. Her mission is to encourage new moms to stop suffering and to start embracing motherhood.

Connect with Dr. Reinold:

www.stefanireinoldmd.com

Instagram: @pushpastpostpartum

Facebook: stefanireinoldmd

Sponsor!

This episode of the Mom & Mind Podcast is proudly supported by Maternal Mental Health Now. They offer an online training on all things related to Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. It is the only self paced and virtual training for perinatal mental health that you can do whenever you want and wherever you want. Find them online at www.maternalmentalhealthnow.org,

Also on FB, Twitter and IG:

Facebook: MaternalMentalHealthNow

Twitter: @mmhealthnow

Instagram: @maternalmentalhealthnow

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66: Supporting "overweight" perinatal mothers Aug 28, 2017

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Bebo Mia's Bianca and Natasha talk about what mothers deal with who are labeled as overweight.

Have you ever been labeled as being overweight, plus size or obese during pregnancy? Has that lead to providers telling you what you are or are not able to do in pregnancy and birth? Has that lead you to feel badly about yourself or "less than"? How does that impact your mental wellness?

Here's what we touch on:

-Myths of what "overweight" mothers are capable of in birthing and assumptions about their health in pregnancy.

-How the BMI labels women and their bodies.

-Stressors of weight gain in pregnancy and weight loss in the postpartum period.

-How some moms are losing there decision making power because of how they are being treated.

-Self advocacy and how to talk to your providers.

-Focusing on body positivity and informing mothers of their options.

Connect with Bebo Mia

Facebook & Instagram handles: @bebomiainc

Website: www.bebomia.com

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Check out these links (affiliate) to see if these workshops help you:

The doula training (next one begins Sept 28th) : https://jx201.isrefer.com/go/Doula/momandmind/The informational workshop for those who are thinking about doula work (on Sept 13th): https://jx201.isrefer.com/go/doulawebinar/momandmind/The sleep certification: https://jx201.isrefer.com/go/sleepybaby/momandmind/Bebo Mia

Bebo Mia is a training & mentorship organization for women in the maternal health field, including pregnancy/birth professionals, childbirth educators & parenting specialists. They offer comprehensive skills, business support & community care through an innovative online structure that spans a global market.

A very different culture from both the patriarchal boardroom model & the female-centric multi-level marketing industry, bebo mia offers opportunities for women to work from home while making an income for themselves and their families. They develop inclusive, accessible trainings for women that provide the skills needed to grow & sustain a lucrative business. Bebo mia remains fiercely committed to their original mission that was developed in 2008: To connect women to their intrinsic value and power.

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65: Postpartum Psychosis, A Mothers Story Aug 21, 2017

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Postpartum Psychosis, while rare, is very serious. 1-2 in 1,000 new mothers experience this and most have no idea what is going on. Kristina Dulaney shares her story and her journey through recovery.

The recovery process can be long. Kristina tells us about the length of her recovery and what she did to get back to herself. This is another important highlight of why we HAVE to educate mothers, families, healthcare providers and whoever will listen. Prevention and early intervention are NECESSARY!

Some of her story highlights why we HAVE to have more specialized units for postpartum mothers and very specifically for postpartum psychosis.

We have to understand this experience, treat these mothers well, with respect and with dignity. Then we have to educate everyone, get more resources that will actually help, rather than just contain them.

She describes how the support of her husband, family and faith really helped her to get to feeling better.

Kristina is working to reduce stigma and increase awareness, gather resources for her community in Tennessee. She is looking into the future to make sure resources are available for moms and families going forward.

Her message and hope for moms: reach out and get help.

Connect with Kristina here: www.facebook.com/intothelightandthriving

Her story here on Postpartum Progress:

http://www.postpartumprogress.com/experience-postpartum-psychosis-hospitalization-recovery

Kristina Dulaney now lives in East TN with her husband and 2 children, now 4 and 2. Her postpartum crisis occurred May 22,2015 when her youngest was 5 1/2 months old and they lived just outside of Greensboro at the time. She has made a full recovery and now advocates for perinatal mental health in her area. She enjoys spending time with her family and taking pictures!

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64: Supporting Native American Mothers Aug 14, 2017

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Julie Andrews, LCSW is sharing a glimpse of the Native or Indigenous mothers pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience. This is such a valuable discussion and even though we just scratch the surface of cultural and societal understanding, it is a deeply needed start on our podcast to understanding Native mothers experience.

Julie discusses some of the mental health impacts affecting Native mothers related to pregnancy and postpartum. She is sharing what she's seen and understands mostly of the stressors and strengths of Native mothers in her local community.

She touches on the challenges of identity, historical trauma, current issues that mothers face in the local clinic and ways in which the community is working to support pregnant and postpartum mothers.

Connect with Julie

Riverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health, Inc. http://www.rsbcihi.org/

Facebook Native RC

Julie Andrews, LCSW

Julie Andrews is an enrolled member of the Sicangu (sick an-gu) Band of the Lakota Nation/Rosebud Sioux Tribe. Ms. Andrews is an LCSW employed by Riverside San Bernardino County Indian Health Services Inc. in the Native American Resource Center since 2007. Ms. Andrews work includes the field of clinical mental health, prevention and early intervention, and domestic violence advocacy.

Riverside San Bernardino County Indian Health Services Inc.

Native American Resource Center

11980 Mt. Vernon Ave. Bldg B

Grand Terrace, Ca 92399

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63: Encore of The Good Mother Aug 07, 2017

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Encore! Dr. Diana Lynn Barnes

We are re-airing some episodes while I take a break and regroup for a moment! This is one of the popular episodes of the podcast. This one is #7, The Good Mother, and I think it's a great reminder for us to understand some of the myths of motherhood that we are all quietly fighting against.

Dr. Barnes shares some of her own experience, as well as her thoughts about the pressure of new motherhood. It's a tough job and we are generally too hard on ourselves! Listen in to this episode, even if you already have, its such valuable perspective.

Connect with Dr. Barnes

FB - Dr. Diana Lynn Barnes

twitter - @ppddoc

There is help and you will get better with the right help. If any of you listening need resources, go to www.postpartum.net, search "get help" and find someone in your state or country who may be able to support you.

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Go to www.momandmind to check out more episodes and grab a FREE download of 27 Top Tips for New Parents Mental health.

Podcast FB Page, Mom & Mind

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Twitter @drkaeni

Instagram @momandmind

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62: Rewind! Postpartum Everything. Jul 31, 2017

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My Postpartum Story - Redux

We are taking a short break from new episodes, 'cause well, this mama's taking a vacation! We won't leave you with no episodes though! We've picked a couple of the most popular episodes to Re-air over the break.

Here is an Encore of Episode #1, where I share my story of Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum ODC and well, Postpartum Rage. So many things were going on...intrusive thoughts, sadness and crying, a deep and almost painful love for my daughter and utter overwhelm. Most people wouldn't have guessed it by looking. I didn't even know what was going on.

On a lighter note, listen if you haven't before, just to hear how stiff I was and how bad the audio quality was! We've come a long way from Episode 1 to Episode 62! Yay for growth!

Anyhow, mamas who are suffering, please know that you are not alone. I went through it and so do many other people. There is help and you will get better with the right help. If any of you listening need resources, go to www.postpartum.net, search "get help" and find someone in your state or country who may be able to support you.

CONNECT WITH US!!!

Go to www.momandmind to check out more episodes and grab a FREE download of 27 Top Tips for New Parents Mental health.

Podcast FB Page, Mom & Mind

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Twitter @drkaeni

Instagram @momandmind

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61: When The Bough Breaks - PPD Documentary & Personal Story Jul 24, 2017

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Tanya Newbould - Producer of When The Bough Breaks and Personal Story of Postpartum Depression

*sensitive content at 7:00 & 20:50*

Tanya shares her personal journey with Postpartum Depression and how her experience sparked the beginning of the When The Bough Breaks - A Documentary about Postpartum Depression. Narrated and Executive Produced by Brook Shields, this documentary takes a close look at Perinatal Mental Health, with stories from mothers, partners, advocates and experts. The film features personal stories of postpartum depression from producers Lindsay Gerszt and Ms. Newbould, Carnie Wilson, Peggy Tanous, Aarti Sequeira and many other courageous women and partners.

Tanya tells us:

-About her personal experience of pregnancy, birth and postpartum

-How she came to know that she had postpartum depression and antenatal depression.

-How she coped and what helped her to recover

-What it was like to do the documentary after her own experience

This documentary is in over 70 countries in 5 different languages! You can find the film on iTunes, Netflix or even bring it to your community through a screening. Check out the links below and be sure to connect with them!

Connect with Tanya

Instagram-tanya4re

Twitter-@tanyanewbould

FB-Tanya J. Newbould

Find the Film

FB : https://www.facebook.com/whentheboughbreaksdoc/

iTunes : https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/when-the-bough-breaks/id1210503223

Netflix : https://www.netflix.com/title/80175828

Tanya Newbould

Actress for over 20 years and Producer of When The Bough Breaks, a Point Of View Pictures feature-length documentary about postpartum depression and perinatal mood disorders. Exectutive Produced and Narrated by Brook Shields, Directed and Produced by Jamielyn Lippman, Produced by Lindsay Gerszt and Ms. Newbould. Tanya and Lindsay connected in a common bond from suffering the same symptoms, but finding little to no in formation on the subjects, despite the big impact of Perinatal mood disorders.

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60: PPD Coretta's Story & Helping Women of Color Jul 17, 2017

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Coretta Rae Daniel – Postpartum Depression & Anxiety, Personal Story and helping women of color

*Sensitive Content, 17:45-20:45*

Coretta shares her personal story of postpartum depression, how it impacted her first months of motherhood. As she was coming out of the heaviness of PPD, she realized that the women of color in her community in Ohio did not have enough resources. So, she went to work. You will hear how passionate and driven she is to help mothers and women of color.

She talks about:

- Her experience through Postpartum Depression, worry, intrusive thoughts, colic and exhaustion

-How her experience impacted new motherhood

-The issues that she has seen in cultures and communities that make it difficult for women of color to get help.

-How to support mothers

-Her organization 2BNurtured that aims to help under- served and under-represented women and families.

Please connect with Coretta here:

Facebook: Coretta Rae Daniel

Instagram: @coretta.r.daniel

Twitter: CorettaRDaniel

Birthing Beautiful Communities: http://www.birthingbeautiful.org/

Coretta Daniel

Coretta Rae Daniel is a resident of Cleveland, OH, a wife, a full time mom of 16 month old Charles Jr. and 4 Month old Zaria. She holds her license in Social Work and will be pursuing her Master's in Clinical Mental Health this fall. It is with the birth of her son where she suffered and overcame postpartum depression and discovered her passion to help other minority women in her community find the support that she so longed for. She developed 2BNurtured in April 2016, a growing organization that seeks to build partnerships with others who desire to raise awareness of maternal mental health issues among the under-served and under-represented populations. It is her belief that motherhood should not be done alone.

If you know someone who would benefit from this episode, feel free to share this podcast as a resource. If you need support, please go to www.postpartum.net

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59: Postpartum Anxiety, Ingrid's story Jul 10, 2017

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Ingrid Esparza - Personal story of Postpartum Anxiety

Ingrid tells us about her experience after birth and in the early months of life with her new son. Again, we get to hear the powerful ways in which a mother copes and fights to get through medical complications, breastfeeding challenges and the anxiety that came with it all.

She tells us about:

- How a postpartum hemorrhage affected her and her first days of motherhood.

- The challenging experience with breastfeeding and how that fueled her anxiety

-Some factors to her experience, related to her Mexican culture that impacted your experience?

-How she dealt with and coped through the experience?

- How she is advocating for mothers now.

Thank you, Ingrid. By sharing your story, you are putting out a hand to help other moms find their way through.

Ingrid Esparza

Ingrid Esparza is originally from Mexico, but have lived in the US since she was 9 years old. She moved to Lincoln, Nebraska in October 2015 from Savannah, Georgia. She is married and has a son who will soon be 3 years old. She has the privilege of staying at home with her son, but plans to go back to work outside the home this fall. She has a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education. She’s led a Climb out of the Darkness event in Lincoln for the past two years, and hope to continue to do more to bring awareness, education, and support to her community about Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders.

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58: Finding Joy after Trauma Jul 03, 2017

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Lindsay Marie Gibson

We discuss some topics that may be sensitive for some listeners.

Many mothers experience a trauma in life prior to having children. More specifically a sexual trauma. These experiences can sometimes come up and affect us in a way that we did not expect when we have kids.

Lindsay discusses her journey to find Joy after trauma. We talk about her inspirational path to healing and helping mothers, after going through harrowing life experiences.

-She shares about her children and the experiences of the birth of her first child, the loss of her second child, her rainbow baby, Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) and Postpartum depression.

-She shares how the loss of her son made it necessary to deal with her past trauma of rape and attempted murder at the age of 16.

-The devastation of postpartum depression after having her rainbow baby.

- She is healing through yoga, writing, spiritual coaching and other supportive approaches, and is helping mothers find their own joy and healing.

-She is writing a memoir of her life experience, with the goal of helping other mothers and families. (Link to support getting the Memoir published below)

If you are in need of support and are pregnant, experienced a loss or have babies, please contact www.posptartum.net to find resources in your area.

Connect with Lindsay:

http://lindsaymariegibson.com/

Support the book: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/just-be-how-my-stillborn-taught-me-to-surrender

FB - https://www.facebook.com/authorlindsaygibson/

IG - @authorlindsaygibson

Twitter - @LindsayMarieJoy

Always with Me Foundation www.alwayswithme.org

Lindsay Marie Gibson

Hello! My name is Lindsay and I am a Motivational Speaker, Writer, Doula, Trauma Yoga Instructor, Birth Psychology Specialist and Joy Restoration/Health Coach for Mamas.

I wear many hats in the work that I do but my focus is helping to bring light back into women that promotes inner healing. I am the creator of my 7-Week therapeutic writing series, “Journal Back to Joy." Here in Connecticut, I also teach my JOYoga® series.

They are yoga classes for women that are designed to prepare for Motherhood, mind, body and spirit, clear energy and restore JOY!

I spend most of my time taking care of my two young blondie daughters, Lillian and Layla, being a wife to my Irish (brogue and all) husband Jason, and all that motherhood/wifely duties entail.

I am also a mother to my angel son above, Joseph, whose love shines through me every day. My greatest passion is writing to inspire through my heart and through God. I am currently working on my first book, an inspirational memoir, entitled "Just Be" so stay tuned!

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