27. Newborn Stage and Postpartum Health with Dr. Tolulope Olabintan, MD FAAFP AAHIVS

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In this episode, host Lina Forrestal talks to Dr. Tolulope
Olabintan all about her experiences as a mom of two and
practicing physician. Dr. Tolu is Board-Certified Family
Physician and a Fellow of the American Academy of Family
Physicians. With over 13 years of medical experience, she leads
the team at Livingspring Family Medical Center, a primary care
center located in Mansfield, Texas. Tolulope is also a mom, wife,
and Christian. 

Topics discussed in this episode:


Dr. Tolu's birth story: her experience with PPROM (premature
rupture of membranes), being admitted to the hospital at 24 weeks
and finally giving birth at 34 weeks


Dr. Tolu's experience with post partum anxiety and Lina's
post partum anxiety


How faith and Christianity helped support Dr. Tolu during her
post partum depression


How new moms can take care of their mental health during the
newborn phase


How a new mom recognize the difference between post-partum
depression and the baby blues 


What a couple can do to help maintain a healthy relationship
during the newborn phase


Navigating friendships and finding your mom community in the
newborn stage


What inspired Dr. Tolu to take the leap and open her own
practice



Learn more about Livingspring Medical. Livingspring was coined
from the bible describing God as “The Living Spring” and the
ultimate source of true healing. In the place of service, Dr.
Olabintan believes she is a conduit of such healing in an
atmosphere of compassion, committed care, and with her sound
medical knowledge.

Connect with Dr. Tolu on Instagram: @dr_olabintan

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