The month of May is dedicated to building awareness of maternal mental health. One in five women will suffer from postpartum anxiety or depression, and this is the number one complication of pregnancy and childbirth.

In today’s episode, Allison is joined by Dr. Stephanie Grice, a practicing pediatrician and a mom. Dr. Grice details the role a pediatrician can play in supporting moms dealing with postpartum depression or anxiety. She explains how this role has changed over the last decade, and what efforts are being made by pediatric providers to support the mental health of all members of a family.

She and Allison discuss the thoughts that might deter a new parent from confiding in their pediatrician, as well as the tools pediatricians can use to determine if a new parent is struggling. Listen in to hear the steps a parent can take if they feel they need assistance, or are having trouble finding someone to help. 

Dr. Grice also shares the exciting new initiative they’ve launched in her practice that puts a whole new spin on caring for the whole family. It’s an approach we think will help a lot of families. 

Visit postpartum.net for more information and resources about postpartum depression and anxiety.

Connect with Dr. Grice on Instagram or her website

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