In our second episode, we have the privilege of hearing from Dr. Jennie Berkovich, board certified pediatrician and Director of Education at The Jewish Orthodox Women’s Medical Association (JOWMA).

In this interview, we hear about the important work of JOWMA, the Jewish Woman's Health Handbook, which Dr. Berkovich recently co-authored, how visits with the pediatrician as a new mom might look, how to know when to call the doctor, the breakdown of what vaccines actually are and the misinformation being presented about them, among other topics. Dr. Berkovich addresses challenges that new moms face and how she helps them navigate what can be an overwhelming transition. She talks to us about her own experiences as a mother and pediatrician and how she handles having both roles. I truly feel fortunate to have been able to interview Dr. Berkovich. Please tune in and enjoy!

Dr. Berkovich is passionate about community health education, using movement as medicine and empowering parents with tools and knowledge. She lives in Chicago with her husband and four children and is the co-author of the recently published Jewish Woman’s Health Handbook, available on Amazon or your local Jewish bookstore 

Reach out to Dr. Jennie Berkovich:

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Please join me in this first episode of Into Motherhood! In this episode we interview Ariella Azaraf Schur LCSW on all things motherhood. We discuss the transition of becoming a mother, the challenges of the postpartum stage, the impact of a new child on a marriage and effective coping mechanisms to "settle" onself and communicate one's needs successfully. Ariella guides us in understanding the complex yet soft, fast yet slow, experience of becoming a mother.

Ariella Azaraf Schur, LCSW is a psychotherapist in private practice and speaker based in New York City and New Jersey. She works with adults and emerging adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationships, and boundary-setting, while supporting them in cultivating a deeper sense of self-love.Through a lens of self-compassion and self-acceptance, Ariella is passionate about helping individuals move through trauma and life’s challenges while building emotional resilience and inner stability. In her own journey into motherhood, she brings an added depth to her work—honoring the complexity of identity, attachment, and emotional growth across life transitions.

Reach out to Ariella:

https://www.ariellaazaraflcsw.com/

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Instagram: ariellaazaraflcsw

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Into Motherhood is a podcast for women and mothers to learn, grow, connect, and feel supported. Hosted by Julie Pernikoff, the podcast features experts in pregnancy, postpartum, and child development. Welcome to the community!

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