More Than Baby Blues: Understanding Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders
From Functional Fourth Trimester · 00:27:43
Show by Melissa O'Neal OTR/L
Postpartum mental health deserves more open and honest conversation. In this episode, we’re joined by occupational therapist and mom Caitlin Sparks to talk about postpartum mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs). Caitlin shares both professional insights and personal experience as we unpack the realities of navigating stress and anxiety in the postpartum season. We also discuss practical strategies and tools that can help when feeling overwhelmed. Whether you’re a new mom or supporting one, this episode offers validation, education, and hope. You are not alone, and support is available.Link to the postpartum OT website with a blog post about this episode and with more resources (such as Postpartum Support International): https://thepostpartumot.com/ Caitlin's instagram talking about her program Functional as a mOTher: @functionalasamother
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