Why? Because there is no such thing as having "too much information" when it comes to your health and wellness. Information and knowledge is power, period. And feeling empowered is everything.
Many of us are living similar experiences, and yet we often feel alone, or even worse - shameful about what we perceive to be an embarrassing problem. When we are embarrassed, we stay silent. Silence breeds shame, and shame makes our struggles even more difficult.
My hope is to help change that. And it starts here!
I want to create a space where NO question is off limits (I really mean it!), where no one feels judged and where you can tune in to learn something, and feel a little seen!
From painful sex, raging hormones, vanishing libido, postpartum vaginal healing, infertility and bladder leaks (been there!) - there is no judgement here. This is about asking the awkward questions and talking with top experts to get the truth - the information you deserve.
We are going there, unfiltered! And I am so excited you're here.
Episodes
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
1 in 7 mothers suffer from postpartum depression, and yet they often feel alone or unsure of how to get support. We hope that today’s episode with Toronto based hospital social workers Kayla Deverson & Melissa Luongo can serve as a resource for anyone struggling with their mental health during or after pregnancy. Kayla and Melissa are both pregnant themselves during this interview and they share personal and professional tips to help improve mental health outcomes during the perinatal period.
Topics Discussed:
- What are the stats around mental health issues in the pregnancy and postpartum period?
- How do you support parents as social workers in a hospital setting?
- What have you observed about the needs of people coping with mental health issues during and after pregnancy?
- Let's talk about the differences between baby blues and depression/anxiety
- What do you wish more people knew about perinatal mental health?
- Can pregnant women do anything to reduce their chances of postpartum depression and anxiety?
- Melissa & Kayla are now experiencing their first pregnancies and discuss first hand experiences navigating pregnancy during Covid-19, how they manage anxiety and how they are preparing for birth + postpartum
Show Notes:
For more of Kayla & Melissa, please visit
https://www.instagram.com/alittlehelpcounselling/ on Instagram
https://stmichaelshospital.com/programs/obstetrics/intro/index.html on the Web
Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net/
For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit
https://www.instagram.com/wegotherepodcast/ on Instagram
https://wegotherepodcast.podbean.com/ on the Web
*Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.*
*Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent that of Lexi Miles Corrin and or Nikki Bergen.
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