Ali Starling joins us to talk about the significant and often under-discussed topic of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD). Ali Starling is an experienced midwife and academic from the University of California San Francisco. We talk about her passions: midwifery, mental health, and the intersection between the two. 

Our discussion thoroughly explores how new parents can navigate the challenging psychological landscape following childbirth. Listen to learn more about: 

• the nature of PMADs
• actions to take for early preparation and social support
• practical advice on both medical and non-medical treatment options
• the many (free) resources available

Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.com

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