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In this episode of the Sweet Slumber podcast, host Meredith Brough interviews Shannon Wilson (LMHC, PMH-C), a perinatal mental health therapist. They delve into the complexities of new motherhood, discussing the challenges, mental health struggles, and the importance of support during the postpartuml period.

Shannon shares her personal journey and professional insights, highlighting the difference between baby blues and postpartum depression, the prevalence of intrusive thoughts, and the rarity of postpartum psychosis.

They emphasize the need for specialized therapist training, creating postpartum plans, and the importance of recognizing postpartum mental health issues in both mothers and fathers.

The conversation offers practical advice and encourages seeking help to navigate the postpartum period.

Topics:

• Challenges and struggles faced by new mothers
• Strategies for new mothers to prioritize their mental health and well-being
• Why mothers need support from trained therapists
• Warning signs of postpartum depression and anxiety
• What you can do to prevent or decrease the severity of postpartum mental health illnesses 
• What is a postpartum plan and what does it look like
• Risk factors for postpartum illnesses
• Difference between baby blues and postpartum depression
• What postpartum rage, psychosis and OCD are and how common they are
• Postpartum illness in men and what that can look like
• How long the postpartum period lasts

Resource Mentioned:
PCI or Postpartum.net: Find a therapist, support, and info about certification

Find Shannon's Resources & Work with Her:
Website: https://mwrcounseling.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mwrcounseling
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mwrcounseling/?hl=en

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Keywords: Perinatal Mental Health Training Course, Postpartum Support International, Therapy and Counseling, Medication for PPD and PPA, Postpartum Plan, Prioritizing Sleep, Partner, Sleep Coach, or Doula Support for Sleep, Nourishing the Body, Getting Outside and Moving, Connecting with Other Moms, Reminding Yourself of the Seasonal Nature of Parenthood, Baby Blues vs. Postpartum Depression, Risk Factors for Perinatal Mood Disorders, Trauma at Birth,  Warning Signs of Postpartum Depression and Anxiety, Men and Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Rage, Intrusive Thoughts, Perinatal OCD, Postpartum Psyc

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