Pregnancy Affects Men's Mental Health Too? With Dr. Deborah Da Costa

As a 22-year college student, I sometimes think about having children(SEVERAL years down the line), but I NEVER think about mental health during pregnancy.  In this episode of Innovating Masculinity, I found out that many men are equally oblivious. However, experts hope to change that narrative to ensure that men take care of themselves and their families during this significant life transition.  I had the pleasure of discussing mental health during the pre/postnatal period in men and women with leading researcher and program designer Dr. Deborah Da Costa. Dr. Da Costa shares her research findings, discusses her revolutionary online parent education program, and her new role as Chief Mindfulness officer for the startup Open Meditation.  Even if you’re like me and you’ve never thought about mental health during pregnancy, this episode is illuminating on so many levels, and I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording. Thank you again Dr. Da Costa!