Episode #15: Postpartum mental health with Jessica Barnes

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Rhonda and Dayna welcome mental health professional Jessica Barnes to talk about postpartum mental health. Jessica is a passionate Maternal Mental Health Therapist and proud momma of two, soon to be three kiddos.  A self-identified "birth nut" Jess is incredibly passionate about supporting moms (and dads!) with anything that could present challenges along our parenting path; fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, anxiety and depression, relationship challenges, birth trauma, and adjusting to life as a new parent in a society that doesn't always support us. Strengthening self-compassion and self-care, while challenging the systems that often lead to our burnout are the cornerstones of her work.This was a very informative and validating chat. In this episode we talk about…🔹What led Jessica to become a mental health professional with a focus on the perinatal population🔹Common concerns that clients typically seek advice for in the postpartum period🔹How equal and opposite emotions are common and valid in the postpartum period🔹What is the difference between baby blues and postpartum depression/ anxiety?🔹How the global pandemic has impacted her clients’ mental health🔹Common presentations of postpartum anxiety🔹Strategies to implement right away to mitigate postpartum depression and anxiety🔹The importance of asking for help in the postpartum period🔹Strategies to implement during pregnancy to prepare for a more supported postpartum period…Plus so much more!We’re excited for you to listen to this episode and hope you find some of Jessica’s advice helpful.Find Jessica here:WebsitePsychology Today