<p>Suicide is a leading cause of maternal death in the first year following childbirth. Yet, the importance of postpartum mental health is rarely discussed during pregnancy. Some moms get the "Baby Blues," others may develop Postpartum Depression or Postpartum Anxiety.  Let's talk about Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) and how it relates to maternal suicide. We have a special guest with us for this episode, Sherry Duson. Sherry is the Founder and Director of The Center for Postpartum Family Health in Houston, TX. Sherry gives us insight into why so many new moms feel blindsided by the transition into motherhood. She also talks about the symptoms of Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Anxiety, and other disorders that may occur during pregnancy and in the postpartum period.</p>

Ep. 035 : Postpartum Mental Health & Suicide, Part II

Suicide isn’t often a conversation you want to have with your family, but with suicide on the rise, it’s a conversation you probably should be having. Join father and daughter team, Dr. Sam Buser and Kimi Buser-Clancy as they talk about that thing we all avoid discussing, suicide. Dr. Sam Buser is a psychologist and expert in the field of suicide and its treatment. Kimi Buser-Clancy is an actor, writer, and optimist who helps unpack this difficult subject. With hope, honesty, and humor we’ll explore what more people need to know about suicide.