Maternal mental health: 70% of US counties do not have enough providers

Although postpartum depression and anxiety are common experiences among women, a recent report from the Maternal Mental Health Policy Center reveals a troubling lack of resources in most counties in the United States.

An estimated 70% of counties lack enough perinatal mental health providers, prescribers, and community-based organizations to address the needs of women at this crucial stage.

The Maternal Mental Health Policy Center suggests that at least five perinatal mental health providers are needed for every 1,000 births in a county to ensure mothers have access to necessary support after giving birth.

However, the reality is that the gap persists, and is particularly pronounced in California, Texas and Arizona, which are home to the three counties with the largest shortages of maternal mental health providers in the country. Read more

The Role of Your Melbourne Private Obstetrician: 4 Crucial Insights

Choosing a private obstetrician in Melbourne can be a game-changer in your pregnancy journey, offering personalized care and peace of mind throughout your pregnancy and childbirth. Understanding the pivotal role your private obstetrician plays is essential for making informed decisions about your healthcare. Here are four crucial insights into the role of your Melbourne private obstetrician:

1. Comprehensive Prenatal Care: Your private obstetrician is your primary healthcare provider during pregnancy. They will conduct thorough prenatal check-ups, monitoring your baby's development and ensuring your health remains optimal. They offer guidance on nutrition, exercise, and overall well-being to support a healthy pregnancy.

2. Tailored Birth Plans: Your private obstetrician collaborates with you to create a personalized birth plan. They consider your preferences, medical history, and any potential complications, ensuring you have a clear plan for labor and delivery. Whether you're interested in natural childbirth or considering pain management options, your obstetrician will discuss and accommodate your wishes.

3. Expert Guidance During Labor: When it's time to deliver your baby, your obstetrician will be by your side, providing expert medical care. They monitor labor progression, offer guidance on pushing techniques, and make informed decisions if complications arise, ensuring both you and your baby's safety.

4. Postpartum Support: Your private obstetrician's care doesn't end with delivery. They continue to provide postpartum care, addressing any concerns you may have and ensuring your recovery is smooth. They offer guidance on breastfeeding, contraception options, and general well-being to support your transition into motherhood.

In summary, your Melbourne private obstetrician plays a central role in your pregnancy journey, offering comprehensive care, personalized birth plans, expert guidance during labor, and postpartum support. Their expertise and dedication ensure you and your baby receive the highest level of care throughout this transformative experience.

You are firing on all cylinders to do all the things.⁣

But today, I want to remind you, if no one else does, that you are enough.

I see you and you are doing a fantastic job at being the imperfectly perfect mother.

I want you to know you don’t have to do this alone. I have a safe space.

A safe space for you with 24/7 support. THRIVE Like a Mother is a place you can learn. Grow. And begin to THRIVE!!!

If you want that, it's here. I am waiting. And I would love nothing more than to support you.

If you want to find out more about what this looks like, comment, I'M READY, and I will dm you all the details.

You can have this. You are worthy of this.

It's time.

XOXO Dr. B

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Experiencing 'Pee Your Pants' Kind of Situation After Delivery

It's completely normal for you to be experiencing things that seem foreign to your body because your body undergoes a lot of changes during those nine months..

Urinary incontinence following childbirth is one of those inconveniences you'll have to live with for a while. In other words, if you're having trouble holding your pee, you're not alone!

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Let your strength guide you and calm you

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Do you find your child is heightened ALL.THE.TIME?

I like to call these awesome kiddos our spunky monkeys!

They are brilliant, strong, opinionated, and can't stop the ants from squirming in their pants.

But the issue with these kiddos is we are pegging them as the "behavioral kids," the bad ones.

They drive you up the wall, never stop, struggle to sit still at school, and you may even feel like a tornado lives in your house.

I want you to know your child is not broken.

You are not a bad parent, either. YOU are not causing this.

But how do we calm the storm? Calm the ants in the pants?

Simple. Sensory and emotional regulation.

But that requires YOU, YES, YOU as a parent, to become the expert on sensory regulation. You must understand how your child ticks. What will set them off, what will calm them down?

And how do you learn this?

WITH ME in THRIVE like a MOTHER.

I not only teach you how to emotionally and sensory regulate your body, but I teach you how to support your children.

I've helped thousands of parents with this. Transforming their family lives. Calming the storm.

And you can have that too. You can transform your lives.

If you are curious about my THRIVE Like a Mother program, comment, CALM THE STORM.

I am here. And ready to support you and your entire family.

XOXO Dr. B

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Little excerpt from an older article of mine ❤️ “Although being a parent is the greatest joy of my life, if I must be completely honest, it is so much harder than I ever thought it would be. I thought it would come naturally, because I had always longed for the day I got to become someone’s mom. But what I realized was, I was so detached from my own inner voice, my own needs, that it was next to impossible to understand what my child needed from me. I had to reconnect with my inner spirit before I could make sense of, or have the strength to really dive into motherhood. But when I did, I became the person I was always meant to be. She was lost, but motherhood dug her back out, dusted her off and said “your authentic self is needed. This shell of a person will not do for these precious little one’s.” I did not see myself as worthy of living a joyful authentic life, but I did see my children as worthy of having an authentic attachment figure. So despite the immense urge to curl up and hide, I instead pushed forward with my self-reflection and self-discovery and found my inner voice. She was so quiet in the beginning. A little squeak saying “can you please pay attention to me for a minute, if it’s not to much trouble?” But I kept listening to her, I kept giving her space to feel heard and validated. I spent time understanding her needs and then meeting them. And as she felt more heard, more nurtured, she became louder. Before I knew it, her voice took over. She now fights for her place in my mind, but she is heard, and she takes up more and more space everyday.” Continued in my blog, link in bio @responsive_parenting EDITED TO ADD: Lots of questions about tools and strategies I’ve used over the years, on my healing journey. I created a Guide to Survival Mode Plans as a compilation of some of these tools. There is a link in my bio #responsiveparenting #jmilburn #postpartumsupport #maternalmentalhealth #postpartumjourney #parentingishardsometimes #innerchildhealing #innerchildwork https://www.instagram.com/p/CWw4tm2sBw9/?utm_medium=tumblr