Keywords
motherhood, postpartum, working moms, maternal health, parenting challenges, women's health, maternity leave, postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, relationships, motherhood experience, postpartum, mental health, paternity leave, postpartum depression, parenting, motherhood, support, community
Summary
In part two of this conversation, Katie O'Toole shares her own experience of a postpartum mood disorder, as well as her transition back to working fulltime when she was four months postpartum. She discusses how writing her book, 'Mayday on the Mothership,' helped her heal from postpartum depression and anxiety, and how bridging important conversations with her partner allowed them to communicate more openly and make needed changes now that they had a baby. Katie shares her experiences with postpartum challenges, emphasizing the importance of both maternity and paternity leave, and the significance of building a supportive community. She also highlights the common struggles faced by new parents and the importance of maximizing quality time with their children, while preparing for the realities of parenthood.
Takeaways
~Postpartum depression and other mood disorders are common and often go unrecognized and untreated. Sometimes we need others to see that we as new parents are not thriving and need support.
~Communication between partners is always crucial, but even more so during the postpartum period.
~A supportive network is essential for new mothers and parents, including one’s partner, friends and/or family, and potentially new (or ongoing) community who is also going through this huge transition.
~Both maternity and paternity/ partner leave are essential for recovery and the best start for a new family.
~Maximizing quality time with our children where we are present and not distracted is vital for healthy connection and development.
Guest Contact
Website and Social Media Links: https://katieotoole.com/
Book on Amazon: Mayday on the Mothership
Host Contact
Dr. Stephanie Dueger: [email protected]
Website: https://preparedforparenthood.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/preparedforparenthood/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Prepared-for-Parenthood/100075999845994/
Get Dr. Dueger's Book on Amazon: Preparing for Parenthood: 55 Essential Conversations for Couples Becoming Families
Get Dr. Dueger's Book on Bookshop.org: Preparing for Parenthood: 55 Essential Conversations for Couples Becoming Families
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