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Alyssa Veneklase and Jessica Kupres of Gold Coast Doulas talk with Dr. Walker Ladd, author of Transformed by Postpartum Depression: Women's Stories of Trauma and Growth. They talk about the stigma behind depression and how hard it is for mothers to admit they need help. They also discuss the fact that motherhood just sucks sometimes, and that's okay. Listen and then continue the conversation. If you are pregnant, check out our online course! www.thebecomingcourse.com

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