Happy World Maternal Mental Health Day to this wonderful sisterhood and NICU mama community! This week we have the honor of welcoming back Dr. Frankie Harrison of Miracle Moon to talk all about the basics of maternal mental health.

In this episode we cover:

• What is maternal mental health?
• How does the practice of a maternal mental health therapist differ from a traditional practicing therapist? Why is this important to consider when finding a provider postpartum?
• How long is the “postpartum window”?
• What is “normal” postpartum, and what are some signs that a mom may need additional support?
• For NICU moms, sometimes the postpartum period feels that it extends far beyond a typical postpartum window. What encouragement would you offer NICU moms who have significant distance from their birth experiences, but still don’t feel quite like themselves?

No matter where you are in your postpartum healing journey, know that your experience is valid and you are worthy and deserving of support. This sisterhood heals with you!

Dr Frankie Harrison is a clinical psychologist who specializes in supporting parents through their NICU journeys and beyond. Frankie is also a NICU mama herself, she had her first baby at 31+1 due to pre-eclampsia, so knows first-hand the impact NICU can have on your wellbeing. She runs an online community called miraclemoonuk where she shares psychological knowledge for people to normalize and validate people’s experiences. She also runs a private practice where she helps people individually and runs courses to make psychological support accessible.

To get connected with Frankie

Website | Instagram | Facebook | Miracle Moon Podcast

To get connected with DNM:

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