Listen "Surviving the Emotional Rollercoaster of New Motherhood (with Dr. Alice Pickering, PsyD)"
Episode Synopsis
Erica opens with a candid check-in (plus a surprise cameo from her husband, Nate) before welcoming licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Alice Pickering. Together with Hillary, they normalize the emotional highs and lows of new motherhood—baby blues vs. postpartum depression and anxiety, identity shifts, sleep and feeding stress, and practical ways to protect mental health in the fourth trimester. Links Mentioned: – Postpartum Support International (find trained providers): https://postpartum.net – Dr. Alice Pickering, PsyD: https://dralicepsyd.com Get clear on the feeding–sleep loop and next steps: https://babysettler.com Connect: – Baby Settler: https://www.babysettler.com – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babysettler – Early-Momming Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/earlymommingpodcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/early-momming-podcast-with-hillary-sadler/id1732529746 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7yKAmDQdt3jCErIwyLFRtF About Hillary: Hillary is a board-certified lactation consultant, masters-level registered nurse, author of Babies Made Simple, mom of four, and the founder and lead consultant at Baby Settler in Charleston, SC (serving families virtually worldwide). Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding questions or concerns about your or your baby's health.
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