110 | Postpartum Anxiety Treatments - Part 2

New Mom Naturopath: postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, newborn milestones, breastfeeding tips, extreme fatigue

Title: 110 | Postpartum Anxiety Treatments Part 2

Welcome to the New Mom Naturopath Podcast!

Today's episode dives deep into the often-overlooked challenges of postpartum anxiety. Many new moms experience a range of symptoms from rapid heartbeat and nausea to irritability and intrusive thoughts. Understanding these signs and knowing when to seek help is crucial for your health and well-being.

Coaching with me:

Feeling like this podcast series was just enough to get you above water? Still feeling overwhelmed. Like there is too much to do. You are losing patience with your baby. FInding it hard to enjoy this time without a little one. Perhaps you feel you have lost touch with who you were pre-pregnancy with? I can help you manage the stress of becoming a mom. That is what my coaching program is all about: Finding who you are again in the chaos of postpartum. Hurry up prices are going up soon!

Click here to schedule a 30-minute call with me!

Today we are expanding on Monday Episode, and we are talking about:

1. Medication Options:

• Discuss the role of medications like SSRIs and SNRIs in managing postpartum anxiety, their effects, and what to expect when starting them.

Supplements and Herbs:

• Examine the potential benefits of using supplements like lavender and fish oil to support mental health during the postpartum period.

What we Covered in Monday’s Episode: Click here to Listen to it!

1. Symptoms of Postpartum Anxiety:

• Explore the emotional and physical symptoms that can impact new moms, from constant worry and panic to difficulty concentrating and a lack of connection with the baby.

Risk Factors:

• Understand the factors that increase the likelihood of experiencing postpartum anxiety, including personal and family history, previous losses, and the stresses of caring for multiple children.

Non-Medication Based Treatments:

• Discover the benefits of counseling, where you can learn coping skills, improve communication, and focus on self-care. We'll discuss what to expect in therapy sessions and how to differentiate normal stress from anxiety.

Self-Care Treatments:

• Learn grounding exercises and the importance of nutrition, sun exposure, and maintaining social connections. Practical tips for self-care routines will also be shared

Coaching with me:

Feeling like this podcast series was just enough to get you above water? Still feeling overwhelmed. Like there is too much to do. You are losing patience with your baby. FInding it hard to enjoy this time without a little one. Perhaps you feel you have lost touch with who you were pre-pregnancy with? I can help you manage the stress of becoming a mom. That is what my coaching program is all about: Finding who you are again in the chaos of postpartum. Hurry up prices are going up soon!

Click here to schedule a 30-minute call with me!

How to Connect with me:

Here is the link to the facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/newmomnaturopath

Link to coaching call: Click here to schedule a 30-minute call with me!

Link to my instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/drkailyngalloway/

My resources Page: New Mom Naturopath Resource Page