In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, Roxanne is joined by Chelsea Bodie from Mama Psychologist to discuss perinatal mood disorders. They explore what perinatal mood disorders are, how to identify them in oneself, and effective coping strategies. Chelsea delves into the distinctions between various mood disorders such as postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD. The conversation also includes practical advice for being proactive, recognizing signs in oneself and others, and the importance of seeking help. Additionally, they emphasize the value of therapy and provide resources for finding specialized mental health support. The episode highlights the significance of mental health in the postpartum period, referencing recent CDC findings on maternal mortality causes.

00:00 Introduction to MamasteFit Podcast

01:06 Meet Chelsea Bodie from Mama Psychologist

02:01 Understanding Perinatal Mood Disorders

05:02 Personal Experiences with Postpartum Mood Disorders

07:26 Signs and Symptoms of Perinatal Mood Disorders

12:21 Preventing and Coping with Perinatal Mood Disorders

15:54 Therapy and Finding the Right Support

25:24 Intrusive Thoughts and Coping Mechanisms

41:26 Final Thoughts and Resources

More about Chelsea:

Chelsea is one of two clinical directors at Couples to Cradles Counselling, co-founder of Mamapsychologists, and co-author of Not Your Mother's Postpartum Book. Chelsea is a Registered Psychologist and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapist in Alberta Canada with a specialized focus on perinatal mental health, maternal mental health, and child/adolescent psychology. In particular, Chelsea has specialized training in EMDR, perinatal complications, birth trauma, NICU, pregnancy loss, and infertility. As well as, specific training in supervision to aid new students through their educational journey. 

Links:

Mama Psychologists: www.mamapsychologists.ca

Couples to Cradles Website: www.couplestocradlescounselling.com

Couples to Cradles Counselling Booking:https://couplestocradlescounselling.janeapp.com/

Our Book Ca: https://www.amazon.ca/Not-Your-Mothers-Postpartum-Book/dp/168373582X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3L0P1PCAFTPLY&keywords=not+your+mother%27s+postpartum+book&qid=1694560790&sprefix=not+your+mother%2Caps%2C244&sr=8-1

Our Book US: https://www.amazon.com/Not-Your-Mothers-Postpartum-Book/dp/168373582X/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=IS3K4&content-id=amzn1.sym.79110ea5-0df1-4550-89d7-0b9bc8b9b0a3%3Aamzn1.symc.ebdd2303-2907-45b9-b343-3896226c508a&pf_rd_p=79110ea5-0df1-4550-89d7-0b9bc8b9b0a3&pf_rd_r=3E17N5JEVEM7T6MTBWVH&pd_rd_wg=9EG8k&pd_rd_r=7726421c-8dcf-4a13-8a4b-ee9f94e08a14&ref_=pd_hp_d_atf_ci_mcx_mr_ca_hp_atf_d

Find a perinatal specialize therapist near you: 

PSI: https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/chat-with-an-expert/?utm_source=google_cpc&utm_medium=ad_grant&utm_campaign=cbc_ggrant_CBCGrant|ProgramsMXC&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwu-63BhC9ARIsAMMTLXT11VsSSUjaMaaOIW2MIdDsVjU_NSLOTINS0mn2yF3p0vca5N7x6DgaAhBsEALw_wcB

Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

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