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EPISODE · Jan 23, 2026 · 23 MIN

What Experts Don’t Tell You About Maternal Health: Pregnancy and Postpartum Support You Deserve

from Bonds after Baby: Rebuild your marriage, reduce postpartum resentment & guard maternal mental health · host Evie Mpras, MS, LMFT

It's Maternal Health Day, and I want women to receive the concrete information that is missing from the conversation (& partners/family members/friends who are helping Moms) as they go through fertility treatments, pregnancy, and postpartum recovery. Moms deserve pregnancy support and postpartum support.Unfortunately, experts aren't discussing one of the biggest protective factors for women as they go through medical treatments and recovery: Relationship Health.In this episode I share how relationships deeply impact Maternal Health, from partner dynamics and family support to isolation and conflict.I break down why emotional safety matters as much as practical help—and how relationship stress can increase postpartum anxiety, depression, and make physical recovery harder.I offer concrete examples on how Moms can be truly supported during medical processes, including fertility challenges, pregnancy or birth complications, postpartum recovery, and medical uncertainty.Relationship support and attunement is extremely protective for mothers.SUBSCRIBE to the podcast & Let me know your thoughts in the comments section!Sign up to my email list on my website for updates & free resources for your family.This Podcast is not an alternative for mental health assistance and/or counseling with a licensed professional. For any specific medical questions about your condition and/or concerns, please contact your healthcare provider. This Podcast should not be considered mental health advice, rather for the sole purpose of information and education.

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