Is It Baby Blues Or PPD? Ft. Dr. Pooja Lakshmin

Today, Brittany is joined once again by psychiatrist, author, and
founder of Gemma, Dr. Laskhmin. Dr. Lakshmin is back to chat all
about postpartum mental health, starting off with a recap of what
postpartum depression and anxiety are (and just how common they
really are). They also discuss the relatable struggle of getting
past the guilt of postpartum depression and why it’s time to let go
of that that shame. Plus, Dr. Lakshmin shares her thoughts on the
fight for paid family leave, and just how much it can actually
affect maternal mental health. Then, they get into some listener
questions, including breastfeeding while on antidepressants,
supporting other moms going through a tough time, and
first trimester fears. Finally, Dr. Lakshmin shares some resources
for PPD, and why it’s so important to never feel ashamed for
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