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18. Postpartum Mental Health with Andrea Wetterau, LICSW, PMH-C

18. Postpartum Mental Health with Andrea Wetterau, LICSW, PMH-C

FromThe Postpartum Shift


18. Postpartum Mental Health with Andrea Wetterau, LICSW, PMH-C

FromThe Postpartum Shift

ratings:
Length:
34 minutes
Released:
May 21, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

It is important to take care of your mental health after birth too!
 
Brooke is talking with Andrea about postpartum mental health, birth trauma, postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety. So many moms struggle postpartum and aren't getting the support they need. Most moms don't understand what it is and why they are struggling.
 
You can follow Andrea on Instagram @nurtured.and.embodied.mama. Check out her website wetterauwellness.com.
We talked about Postpartum Support International. Their hotline is 1-800-944-4773 (you can also text the word 'help' to this number!). You can check them out on Instagram @postpartumsupportinternational.
Want to try the Expecting & Empowered app? Click here and use code nutritionformamas for $30 off annual or $5 off monthly
 
Today we dig into: 
 
[1:20] : Andrea intro, she shares her birth trauma
[3:50] : Taking care of your mental health after pregnancy 
[9:00] : Parasympathetic nervous system and breathing techniques
[12:28] : Other techniques to get back to a parasympathetic nervous system
[16:29] : Identity shift when becoming a parent and self care
[22:58] : Coping skills that work well for parents with little children
[25:42] : Signs and symptoms to reach out for support

 
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Released:
May 21, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (20)

Postpartum doesn’t have to suck. Here’s why... If you’re here, you likely face similar frustrations as my students – frustration with your pre-baby clothes not fitting, chronic exhaustion, mood swings, brain fog, hair loss or seeing your body in the mirror that looks completely different... Maybe you don’t have the time or energy to nourish your body well. Or maybe you’ve tried several diets, counting calories or points, fasting, low carb... or maybe you were told ”just breastfeed & the weight will fly right off” but you’re still stuck wondering ”Why isn’t this working for me? What am I doing wrong?” It’s not that you’re not lazy or don’t have willpower. It’s just that you haven’t tried the right strategy yet. You need a customized nutrition program designed specifically for postpartum & breastfeeding moms so you can regulate hormones & reset your metabolism to boost energy, mood, milk supply, & maintain your healthiest weight long term. And no, you don’t have to count calories, spend hours in the kitchen, thousands at the grocery store or sacrifice your favorite foods or milk supply in the process to get results. Brooke Miller, RD, CLC is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Lactation Counselor who has helped hundreds of moms from all over the world boost energy, mood, metabolism and feel more confident in their bodies. Brooke’s mission is to help moms go from surviving to thriving postpartum. With some sarcasm, humor and guest experts along the way, you’ll feel prepared for & can have an enjoyable postpartum experience! Connect with Brooke on Instagram @nutrition.for.mamas https://www.instagram.com/nutrition.for.mamas/