EPISODE · Jun 8, 2026 · 35 MIN
Episode 42 -When Motherhood Breaks: Confronting Postpartum Depression
from Letters to my Sister · host Samantha & Jocelyn
Registered nurse Katherine Ryder joins Letters to My Sister to discuss postpartum depression, its signs, and the differences between baby blues, postpartum depression, and postpartum psychosis. She emphasizes the lifesaving importance of consecutive sleep, high-quality support groups, and postpartum doulas, and shares resources like Postpartum Support International for crisis help. The episode also covers birth trauma, racial disparities in maternal care, practical tips for families, and the power of compassion and community for new moms.
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Registered nurse Katherine Ryder joins Letters to My Sister to discuss postpartum depression, its signs, and the differences between baby blues, postpartum depression, and postpartum psychosis.She emphasizes the lifesaving importance of consecutive sleep, high-quality support groups, and postpartum doulas, and shares resources like Postpartum Support International for crisis help.The episode also covers birth trauma, racial disparities in maternal care, practical tips for families, and the power of compassion and community for new moms.
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Episode 42 -When Motherhood Breaks: Confronting Postpartum Depression
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