So often, after a new baby arrives, the emphasis is placed on taking care of the infant and how is the baby doing, while mom and dad's mental and emotional health can easily get overlooked.
This show I wanted to check in on mom and dad after baby with Dr. Shoshana Bennett, PhD and Gregory Keer, fatherhood expert and publisher of the website www.familymanonline.com. While postpartum depression is gaining more awareness the concept of dad falling victim to postpartum is not commonly talked about and is just as real. Greg has a few articles on his website specifically focused on this issue.
But besides postpartum, there are a myriad of uncomfortable emotions that can crop up as well, such as the Baby Blues, feeling completely overwhelmed, paniced, fearful of the new financial commitment and added responsibilities. Dr. Shoshana taps into these aspects and discusses what is normal and what isn't, warning signs that professional help may be needed, and suggestions on where to seek support. And while family and friends may be a new parents first sounding board, that may not always be the best option.
Then Gregory Keer and I discuss what dad may be going through regarding concerns of added financial responsibility, his feelings of insecurity regarding where do I fit in, wondering where the intimacy went with his partner, and how to get in sync with my new baby?
Tap into a lively conversation all around.
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