Episode #138: Healthy High-Risk Pregnancy with Parijat Deshpande

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Stephanie interviews Parijat Deshpande, leading high-risk pregnancy expert, about mental health and high-risk pregnancies. They discuss how you can turn off the chronic stress response and heal from pregnancy and birth trauma. Stephanie and Parijat also discuss what to do if you’ve experienced trauma and getting pregnant again feels scary. Parijat has a calm, positive outlook on a topic that is incredibly important and often overlooked. This is a must listen for anyone who has experienced trauma or wants to support someone in their life that may be suffering.

 

Topics Discussed:

  • How Parijat’s high-risk pregnancy sparked her passion for helping moms
  • The real definition of trauma
  • Signs you’re experiencing trauma
  • How to start healing from trauma
  • How to build a postpartum dream team
  • Making the decision to use medication
  • What to do when getting pregnant again feels scary
  • Reassurance and resources

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