Actress Maggie Gwin (Grey's Anatomy) joins the bipolar boys to discuss her experiences with postpartum and perinatal depression. The Brad Pitt of podcasters. In 9 months, you're going to be in a car wreck. Childbirth is trauma. Scan the barcode on the back of their neck. Hypno-birthing. All childbirth is natural childbirth. The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate of any developed nation. Taking care of a baby while pregnant. The shame of not enjoying your pregnancy. The birth control pill possibly causing depression and other unwanted changes. Don't you judge me. There is no mental health check-in for pregnant women. Postpartum's impact on the child. Postpartum, suicide, and infanticide. Postpartum psychosis. Toxic positivity. The partner's role in postpartum. Where do you get those big bows? Pregnant women can take mental health medication. The identity crisis of a new mother. Maggie lives in Target now.

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