S2 E8: Antenatal and Postpartum Blues

Studies have shown that 1 in 8 women in the United States that experienced a recent live birth has experienced some symptoms of postpartum depression. According the the CDC, approximately 1 in 5 women are not asked about depression during their prenatal doctor's visit. The CDC also reports that over half of pregnant women with depression did not receive any treatment. This episode focuses on antenatal and postpartum depression, the signs and symptoms, where to seek help, how to mitigate symptoms, and create balance as a new mom. This episode features Dr. Erica Montes, a Board-Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and a Fellow of the American College of OB/GYN. Dr. Montes is a proponent of encouraging her patients to take an active role in their own health/healthcare. Dr. Montes speaks from the perspective of an OB/GYN and mother of 3, Dr. Montes models her own experiences as a mother and physician to help encourage women to know that they are not alone. This episode also features the personal experience of Amber Johnson, MPH the founder of the Public Health Me podcast, who struggled with prenatal depression while carrying her first child.