Beyond the Baby Blues; Understanding Postpartum Well-being with Carol Ann Murphy

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If you, a friend or family member is expecting a baby or has given birth in the past twelve months, then this episode is sure to be a helpful one! Listen in for a candid and informative interview with licensed professional counselor, Carol Ann Murphy. Carol Ann shares important information about how prevalent postpartum mental health challenges are, what symptoms new moms should watch for and how to access help and support if needed. Carol Ann and host Lauren Wolfe also share about their own mental health challenges following the birth of their children and how they overcame them. 

This episode contains helpful resources for new moms as well as practical suggestions for how partners, family members and friends can support new mothers. One of the resources mentioned is the program Carol Ann created called, “Spilled Milk.” This is an online resource (that will be available soon) and will be accessible for new moms from anywhere in the world. Spilled Milk, was designed by Carol Ann to offer needed support to mothers in order to boost their mental wellness in the first year of parenthood. This is a resource I wish I had when my kids were born in the early 2000's! 

Listen in to find out how you can be proactive in caring for your own mental health as a new mom or support someone you care about. And if you find this episode helpful, please share it with a friend! 

On this episode Carol Ann mentions the following resources:

PSI or Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net/?utm_source=google_cpc&utm_medium=ad_grant&utm_campaign=cbc_ggrant_CBCGrant|BrandedMXC&gclid=CjwKCAiAk9itBhASEiwA1my_6xcEpjHrizv6RADBgLaqqF2rXBDesDLo38xRn2jAHwj394tL4TwJERoCDrEQAvD_BwE

Contact Carol Ann or find out more about her online resources and support for moms of newborns (get on the waitlist here): https://www.spilledmilk.info/

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This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a replacement for diagnosis, mental health therapy or psychological treatment of any kind. Please consult with your doctor or mental health provider in order to care for your physical or mental health.