The Fourth Trimester-Navigating Postpartum
March 8, 2024
Hosted by Renee Balcom
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Episode Description
According to the Mayo Clinic: “The birth of a baby can start a variety of powerful emotions, from excitement and joy to fear and anxiety. But it can also result in something you might not expect—depression. Most new moms experience postpartum "baby blues" after childbirth, which commonly include mood swings, crying spells, anxiety and difficulty sleeping. Baby blues usually begin within the first 2 to 3 days after delivery and may last for up to two weeks. But some new moms experience a more severe, long-lasting form of depression known as postpartum depression. Sometimes it is called peripartum depression because it can start during pregnancy and continue after childbirth. Rarely, an extreme mood disorder called postpartum psychosis also may develop after childbirth. Postpartum depression is not a character flaw or a weakness. Sometimes it is simply a complication of giving birth. If you have postpartum depression, prompt treatment can help you manage your symptoms and help you bond with your baby.” Join Renee and Alexandra for a Part Two discussion continuing the Scary First Baby talk they had on February 16, 2024 as Alexandra talks about her struggles with this challenges after the birth of her son.
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The See Differently Project will educate and empower our listeners about the business of care. We will encompass the entire care spectrum, from cradle to grave with guest experts that will inform and enlighten our audience on what they should expect from professionals, to tips on how to navigate the interview and take control of their care service providers. With subjects like Women's Health, What is Professional Healthcare Advocacy, What is a Fiduciary and do I need one, Do I qualify for Medicaid:the qualifications have changed, AI and Medicine, Men and the Big T. You will find that our programs will open your mind and understanding of the primary issues involved in care today. Our goal is that you will walk away with a new prospective and a new sense of empowerment over your care needs,
Renee Balcom
Renee Balcom is a Professional Healthcare Advocate, Founder of Renee & Company, Creator of Scroll.care, Author, Speaker and Consultant. Renee has spent more than a decade consulting and providing services to families looking for care solutions for their loved ones. She and her team of professional healthcare advocates help people navigate the healthcare and social benefits systems. They work to assist their clients in making informed care decisions as well as cope with the challenges of caregiving. Through Renee's speaking platform she realized that overwhelmed caregivers needed a mechanism to quickly find appropriate and professional care solutions. From that realization Scroll.care was born. In addition to her career in healthcare advocacy, Renee is an impassioned author and speaker. She wants to reframe conversations about care and aging to educate and empower the community. Through the lens of a CEO Renee has examined the providers of care and is determined to open the eyes of the consumer and change the way we are all accessing care.
Episode Directory
March 2024
- 3/15/2024: Encore The See Differently Project - Premier Episode Listen Now
- 3/8/2024: The Fourth Trimester-Navigating Postpartum Listen Now
- 3/1/2024: Encore Scary First Baby Listen Now
