39. Maternal Mental Health

In this episode of Healthcare Uprising, host Heather Pierce and producer Jeremy Carr engage with Emily Guarnotta, a psychologist and co-founder of Phoenix Health, a virtual mental health therapy company focused on supporting mothers through various stages of motherhood, including infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum challenges. They discuss the importance of maternal mental health, the common issues faced by new mothers, and the role of tele-health in providing accessible care. Emily shares her personal journey with postpartum depression and highlights the need for education and awareness around mental health issues in the perinatal period. The conversation also touches on the challenges of insurance coverage and the mental health impact of returning to work as a new mother. https://www.joinphoenixhealth.com/