Overcoming Postpartum Depression + Advocating for Maternal Mental Health with MOTHERHOOD UNDERSTOOD's Jen Schwartz

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Jen Schwartz is a postpartum depression and anxiety survivor and founder of Motherhood Understood, a platform addressing the importance of maternal mental health. In this episode we address the prevalence of postpartum depression and anxiety in today's world, but also key steps you can take to address it if it happens to you or someone you love. 

QUOTES

"If you are a new mom and you're struggling, please speak up, ask for help, know that these feelings are not normal, but they are common and they get better"

"Mothers are the emotional barometers of the house and their family unit...we carry the emotions of the household" 

Resources:

Motherhood Understood Website

IG: @motherhoodunderstood

Facebook: @motherhoodunderstood

Youtube: @motherhoodunderstood

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If you or someone you know is experiencing depression or anxiety during pregnancy or postpartum, contact the Postpartum Support International Helpline at 1.800.944.4773. If you are thinking of harming yourself or your baby, get help right away by going to the nearest ER, calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1.800.273.8255, or dialing 911.

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