Episode 1: More Than the Baby Blues | Mama’s Garden
What if what you’re experiencing after birth is more than just the baby blues?
In the first episode of Mama’s Garden, I’m joined by Dr. Rashan Dickinson, OTD, OTR/L, occupational therapist, educator, entrepreneur, and founder of Integrum Therapy Services, for an honest conversation about postpartum recovery and maternal mental health.
We explore the “fourth trimester,” the difference between baby blues and postpartum depression, common signs of PPD, barriers faced by Black mothers, and the importance of support during the transition into motherhood.
In this episode:
• Baby blues vs. postpartum depression
• Signs and symptoms of PPD
• Postpartum recovery and identity changes
• Barriers to maternal mental health support
• Black maternal mental health
• What mothers should know after leaving the hospital
You are not failing as a mother, and you don’t have to navigate postpartum alone.
Resources:
• Postpartum Care of the New Mother (StatPearls):
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK565875/
• Mayo Clinic: Postpartum Depression
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/postpartum-depression/symptoms-causes/syc-20376617
• Postpartum Support International
https://www.postpartum.net/
• Postpartum Support International Help & Resources
https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/