THE MATERNAL HEALTH CARE CRISIS, WHAT’S MSIING AND WHY WELLNESS MATTERS FT CORINA FITCH

Key Podcast Moments

[0:55]- Introduction to Corina

[1:45]- The reality of post partum depression

[6:15]- Self compassion as a key to happy living

[11:05]- The value of maternal health

[12:56]- Making changes as a collective

[19:25]- Importance of post-partum care on a physiological level

[28:05]- Building a supportive community

[28:42]- Contact information and other valuable resources

Episode summary

• Becoming a mother is transformational shift just as adolescence is, Matrescence is the term used to describe the physical, social and emotional take place in the transition process of becoming a mother.

• As women, we have to create a three layered container consisting of self compassion, self care and community. These three layer are the foundation of tackling post partum depression

• Maternal wellness is the life blood of humanity; a thriving mother triples to thriving children which gives birth to a thriving society. In essence, mothers are the major pioneers of the society

• Postpartum care is important because new moms are at risk of serious and sometimes life-threatening health complications in the days and weeks after giving birth. Too many new moms have or even die from health problems that may be prevented by getting postpartum care

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