​​Mental Health Changes During Pregnancy and Postpartum with Shoshie Askren

The Birth Link

Shoshie joins us as a mental health consultant and social worker with Family Tree Wellness in the Los Angeles Westside area.

She provides mental health support for pregnancy, postpartum, fertility challenges, parenthood, trauma, loss and beyond. She works with a team of therapists both in person and virtually, who have extensive training and expertise in perinatal mental health, infertility, mood and anxiety disorders.

In today’s episode we dive into how we can plan for the immediate postpartum period, what to do when weird sh*it happens, and why it is so crucial to remember that the new mama needs mothering.

00:00 Welcome to The Birth Link

01:32 Personal Postpartum Experience

03:58 Understanding Postpartum Mental Health

05:15 Meet Soshie

06:50 Mental Health Support for New Parents

09:11 Recognizing the Need for Help

12:17 Postpartum Blues vs. Postpartum Depression

19:38 Planning for Postpartum Well-being

23:57 The Importance of Support Systems

27:52 Balancing Independence and Support

32:42 Setting Boundaries and Accepting Help

34:16 Leadership and Communication in Birth

38:56 Dealing with Birth Disappointments

42:08 Maintaining Identity and Self-Care

49:09 Seeking Professional Help

54:26 Final Thoughts and Resources

Connect with Shoshie on Instagram: @familytreewellness_

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