Ep.42 THE BIRTH OF A MOTHER with Dr. Nicole Kumi, PMH-C, Founder & CEO of The Whole Mom

It's time for THE BIRTH OF A MOTHER to take its rightful place next to ​t​he birth of her baby.Today's guest, Dr. Nicole Kumi PhD, PMH-C & Founder & CEO of The Whole Mom, shares the story behind the amazing business she built to focus on the critical challenges of the postpartum period, rather than gloss over them and consequently, underserve the newborn mother.The psychological shift in motherhood is profound and should be discussed openly, normalized and celebrated! Dr. Kumi teaches that awareness is key. When we're more aware of possible postpartum challenges, we can better prepare for them and minimize their potentially harmful effects on a mother who is naturally hyper-focused on her baby.Sleep deprivation, lack of communication and self-doubt are seeds that can quickly grow into deep-rooted issues when we don't make a concerted effort to understand them in advance. As she puts it, The sooner we focus on these areas, the sooner we find more joy and less chaos and frustration in the postpartum period.​Some time stamped highlights:04:53 Struggles with Postpartum Depression13:40 The Psychological Shift in Motherhood17:49 Challenges of Postpartum Sleep Deprivation21:32 Postpartum Fears and Social Media23:35 Embracing the Evolution of Motherhood25:04 The Strength of a Mother26:31 The Importance of Support Systems34:20 Educational Workshops for MomsL​inks to Dr. Kumi: https://www.thewholemom.com/​On IG: @nicole_kumi Podcast: Midnight Mama with Nicole Kumi on AppleMom Chat Ep. 8: MATRESCENCE with Megan MacCutcheon, LPC, PMH-C on Apple on SpotifyVisit us at ⁠Mamistad.com⁠ for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! If you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE.Visit ⁠MOM CHAT WITH MAMISTAD⁠ for a full list of all episodes.Thank you - YOU are appreciated! Take care of each other. Mamistad,Cynthia~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature.Information on this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical care, to diagnose medical conditions, or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. We encourage anyone to seek help from a qualified medical professional where issues deem it necessary. No liability is assumed.