Baby Blues and Maternal Mental Health with Dr. Sarah Wakefield (Ep. 11)

Are you or someone you know struggling with the often silent battle of postpartum depression?  Today on The Med Edit Podcast, Dr. Jessica Gray and Dr. Cari Sorrell shine a light on the complexities of maternal mental health with guest expert Dr. Sarah Wakefield, Department Chair for Psychiatry at the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center School of Medicine. Together, they delve into the nuances of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, offering insights and strategies to recognize and manage these conditions.  The doctors discuss:  The differences between “baby blues,” perinatal mood and anxiety disorders The significance of postpartum OCD and how it differs from routine parenting concerns Addressing the stigma surrounding medication and its role in treating maternal mental health issues Advice on how to support mothers during the demanding postpartum period and their transition back to work Practical steps and resources for support in managing postpartum depression and anxiety The reality of postpartum psychosis: knowing the signs and when to seek help And more Join us as we navigate these critical topics, striving to empower mothers and their families. Resources: US Department of Labor: PUMP Act Texas DSHS: Worksite Lactation Laws Cy Wakeman: Reality-Based Leadership – Instagram Previous Episodes of Interest: The Mind-Gut Connection: IBS and Diet (Ep. 10) Connect with Dr. Jessica Gray and Dr. Cari Sorrell:  The Med Edit Podcast Instagram: @TheMedEditPodcast Facebook: The Med Edit Podcast LinkedIn: The Med Edit Podcast LinkedIn: Dr. Jessica Gray LinkedIn: Dr. Cari Sorrell About Our Guest:  Dr. Sarah Wakefield is a fellowship-trained child and adolescent and forensic psychiatrist. She is board-certified in general, child/adolescent, and forensic psychiatry and also has a perinatal psychiatry practice. Dr. Wakefield is licensed to practice medicine in Texas. Dr. Wakefield believes in a patient-focused, multi-disciplinary approach utilizing the latest technologies and evidence-based treatments. She is active in the AACAP Foster and Adoption Committee and Children and the Law Committee and serves on the Executive Committee of the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium. A native of Terrell, Texas, Dr. Wakefield enjoys travel, tennis, and spending time with her family.   Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center:  Continuing Medical Education Credit In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and The Med Edit Podcast. Texas Tech University Health Science Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.