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As a postpartum professional you've likely seen the confusing overlap between postpartum and perimenopause, especially with women having babies later in life. 

Our conventional medical system treats these two distinct phases as separate, leaving women feeling lost and often misdiagnosed. This episode tackles the key signs and solutions that empower providers like you to offer truly informed root-cause care. We're joined by Lauren Tetenbaum, a specialist in maternal mental health and perimenopause, to break down the science, the shame, and the solutions, because we believe every woman deserves comprehensive care.

Check out the episode on the blog HERE: https://postpartumu.com/podcast/is-it-postpartum-or-perimenopause-lauren-tetenbaum-ep-233/

Key time stamps: 

• 00:00: An introduction to the confusing overlap between postpartum and perimenopause.
• 02:57: Breaking down how similar symptoms appear in both phases.
• 05:25: Why lifestyle is the foundation for treating both conditions.
• 07:11: The ongoing stigma around medication and quick fixes.
• 09:16: Myth-busting the safety of hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
• 15:31: Why our hormonal dips are natural but not always normal.
• 17:50: The normalization of symptoms like postpartum depression and anxiety.
• 20:34: The overlap of perinatal mental health and perimenopause.
• 23:39: How to advise women who are unsure what's happening to their bodies.
• 24:45: Maranda’s closing remarks on the importance of informed decisions.

Connect with Lauren

Lauren Tetenbaum, LCSW, JD, PMH-C is a licensed clinical social worker, women's rights advocate, and writer dedicated to supporting and empowering women through life transitions. With experience as both a lawyer and a psychotherapist, Lauren specializes in counseling women navigating identity shifts related to motherhood, career, and reproductive health. Lauren frequently contributes thought leadership to media and professional organizations; she is the author of the 2025 book Millennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Life's Next Period. Learn more about Lauren at thecounseLaur.com. 

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