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In this episode, Dayna and Rhonda welcome mental health professional Jessica Barnes to talk about postpartum mental health.

Jessica Barnes is a passionate Maternal Mental Health Therapist and proud momma of two, soon to be three kiddos. 

A self-identified "birth nut" Jess is incredibly passionate about supporting moms (and dads!) with anything that could present challenges along our parenting path; fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, anxiety and depression, relationship challenges, birth trauma, and adjusting to life as a new parent in a society that doesn't always support us.

Strengthening self-compassion and self-care, while challenging the systems that often lead to our burnout are the cornerstones of her work.

This was a very informative and validating chat for Dayna and I. In this episode we talk about…

🔹What led Jessica to become a mental health professional with a focus on the perinatal population
🔹Common concerns that clients typically seek advice for in the postpartum period
🔹How equal and opposite emotions are common and valid in the postpartum period
🔹What is the difference between baby blues and postpartum depression/ anxiety?
🔹How the global pandemic has impacted her clients’ mental health
🔹Common presentations of postpartum anxiety
🔹Strategies to implement right away to mitigate postpartum depression and anxiety
🔹The importance of asking for help in the postpartum period
🔹Strategies to implement during pregnancy to prepare for a more supported postpartum period
…Plus so much more!

We’re excited for you to listen to this episode and hope you find some of Jessica’s advice helpful. Let us know in the comments!

Find Jessica here:
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Psychology Today