9. Perinatal Mental Health, Birth Trauma & Support with Paige Head of Crescent Counseling & Consulting LLC

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I’m joined by Paige Head, licensed therapist and owner of Crescent Counseling & Consulting, to talk honestly about postpartum mental health, birth trauma, expectations, and the kind of support moms actually need.Paige shares her own story of traumatic birth, postpartum depression and anxiety, and how God used those experiences to shape her calling to serve women in every phase of motherhood...from trying to conceive to postpartum and beyond.We discuss:Why unmet expectations can deeply impact mental health in pregnancy and postpartumHow trauma is defined by nervous system response, not just medical eventsThe difference between “baby blues” and postpartum mood disordersWhy support (or lack of it) can change everythingHow to ask better questions when supporting new momsWhy accepting help is not failureHow faith, connection, and community play a role in healingThis conversation is compassionate, grounded, and deeply validating for any mom who has ever wondered, “Am I allowed to feel this way?”Resources Mentioned:Crescent Counseling & ConsultingInstagram: @crescent.ccllcFacebook: Crescent Counseling & ConsultingPostpartum Support International (PSI): https://www.postpartum.netFind a Perinatal Mental Health Provider (PMHC): https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/provider-directory/The Climb – North Georgia (June 7, Fowler Park, Cumming, GA)The Climb North Georgia on FacebookCharlotte Ramberg - Cherokee Rose Counseling and ConsultingVictoria Hefton - Lillidale Designs CoJust getting started?Use my free pregnancy and birth research checklist to jumpstart your learning.Free roadmap to planning a natural birth:10 Steps to Natural Birth Want to feel more confident making decisions in labor?Join the Autonomous Birth Workshop to learn how to advocate for yourself and navigate birth with clarity.Free Scripture-Based Affirmation CardsFor encouragement and truth as you prepare for birth, download my Free Scripture-Based Affirmation CardsConnect with me on Instagram:@rise.birth