How To Spot Signs Of Postpartum Depression And Anxiety Ft. Dr. Pooja Lakshmin

Today, Brittany and Aleen are joined by perinatal psychiatrist Dr.
Pooja Lakshmin to talk about anxiety and depression during
pregnancy and motherhood. They explain what exactly a perinatal
therapist does, how Dr. Lakshmin got into the field, and what she
does in her work with moms. They discuss postpartum anxiety and
depression, just how common they really are, and what your options
may be for treatment. They also explain how normal it is to
experience intrusive thoughts once the baby has arrived. Dr.
Lakshmin tells us about the “triple threat” of mom guilt,
martyr-mode, and perfectionism, and shares some practical tips for
dealing with these feelings. Finally, they talk about the pitfalls
of maternal gatekeeping, and why it’s important to relinquish at
least some control to other caregivers when raising a child. Learn
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