What happens when the emotions after having a baby become more than just the “baby blues”? And how can families recognize when a mother may need help?
In this episode of A Conversation With Matthew, Matthew Sanchez sits down with licensed therapist Dr. Charlotte M. Sanchez, Ed.D., L.P.C., C.A.M., for an important conversation about postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis, and the warning signs that can sometimes go unnoticed.
They discuss the difference between baby blues and postpartum depression, how symptoms can appear, intrusive thoughts, what “losing touch with reality” can actually look like, and when a situation may require immediate help.
The conversation also explores postpartum psychosis through questions raised by the Lindsay Clancy case, why some mothers can fall through the cracks even after seeking help, what husbands and family members should watch for, and what treatment and recovery can look like.
Most importantly, Dr. Sanchez speaks directly to the mother who knows she doesn’t feel like herself but may be afraid to tell someone what she’s experiencing.
If you know someone who recently had a baby, don’t only ask about the baby. Ask about her.
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