Over the next few months, I’ll be mixing in some of our earlier Motherhood Meets Medicine interviews with new episodes. These ‘best of’ episodes are the most shared and listened to episodes of all time!

Here is today’s featured episode with Dr. Catherine Schmidt as she discusses postpartum depression and or anxiety.

One in five moms experience postpartum depression and/or postpartum anxiety. Recent research shows that half of moms experience intrusive thoughts during their motherhood journey. Do these statistics surprise you? If you are experiencing any of these mood disorders, you’re most definitely not alone. Today, Dr. Catherine Schmidt is answering all our questions on these topics.

Dr. Catherine Schmidt is a licensed clinical psychologist with a private practice in San Francisco, California. She specializes in helping women improve their relationships, alleviate anxiety, and cultivate a balanced, fulfilling life.

In this episode we discuss:

The difference between baby blues and postpartum depression.

Intrusive thoughts and how to effectively manage them.

How and where to seek help with PPD and PPA.

Post-weaning depression and postpartum rage.

Whether or not placenta encapsulation has proven benefits.

Resources mentioned:

Psychology Today - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us?tr=Hdr_Brand

Mental Health Resources For Womenhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1Nh3-DdEX9Rr_elsPVOnMcrQ4tuUpqXe-/view

Connect with Dr. Catherine:

Dr. Catherine Schmidt - http://drcatherineschmidt.com/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drcatherineschmidt/

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177: LISTENER FAVORITE: Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Anxiety, and Intrusive Thoughts with Dr. Catherine Schmidt

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