Ep 241: Managing Mental Health during Pregnancy and Postpartum with Psychiatrist Dr. Stephanie Waggel

Birth With Power

Dr. Nicole C. Rankins

Parenting, Kids & Family

4.9 • 637 Ratings

🗓️ 16 January 2024

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Summary

Pregnant women and people who need psychiatric medication are uniquely underserved. There’s a big knowledge gap and it’s not just the general public. Med school doesn’t teach much about mental health medication and pregnancy. Fortunately, today’s guest is here to share information and dispel myths!

Dr. Stephanie Waggel is a psychiatrist certified in perinatal mental health, specifically, advanced studies in perinatal psychopharmacology (medication for pregnant people). She’s one of very few experts in her specialty so she’s working overtime to spread the word. If you need pharmaceuticals, there’s a good chance you can do so safely. Tune in and learn how to explore your options with your doctor.

In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:

Why Dr. Waggel uses the term “perinatal mood & anxiety disorders” (PMADs)
What makes prescribers err on the side of a no-medication approach
How common it is to suffer from PMADs
When it’s the baby blues and when it’s time to seek help
Why Dr. Stephanie encourages people to participate in medical studies
How therapy factors into her treatment plans
How medication can interact with breastfeeding
When it’s time to restart medication postpartum

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0:00.0	You do not want to miss this episode about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders with a psychiatrist who is certified in perinatal mental health.
0:15.1	Welcome to the All About Pregnancy and Birth Podcast.
0:18.4	If you're having a baby in the hospital, you are giving birth in a system that too often takes away power
0:23.6	from women over what happens in their own bodies.
0:27.6	I'm Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins, a practicing board certified OBGYN,
0:31.6	who's had the privilege of helping well over a thousand babies into this world.
0:35.6	I've been a doctor for over 20 years and I'm here to help
0:38.1	you take back your power, advocate for yourself, and have the beautiful pregnancy and birth
0:43.7	that you deserve. This podcast is for educational purposes only and it's not a substitute for
0:48.7	medical advice. Check out the full disclaimer at Dr. Nicole Rankins, pull with slash disclaimer. Now let's get to it.
0:56.9	Pregnancy can be overwhelming, but your inbox doesn't have to be.
1:02.2	The Birth with Power Brief is my free weekly newsletter with expert tips, real talk,
1:08.4	and support you can actually use. No pressure, no preachy advice,
1:14.8	just a breath of fresh air in your inbox every Thursday. Come join me at Dr.
1:20.8	Nicole Rankins.com forward slash email. Hello there. Welcome to another episode of the podcast. This is episode number 241,
1:30.9	whether this is your first time listening or you've been listening before. I'm so glad you're
1:35.9	spending some time with me today. So Dr. Stephanie Waggle is a mother, physician, author,
1:43.6	motivational speaker, teacher, cancer survivor, marathon runner,
1:48.9	and founder of improved medical culture. She has a degree in psychology, biology, medicine,
1:56.9	and she has over 17 years of experience working in the mental health field as a psychiatrist.
2:03.3	In 2023, she decided to become certified in perinatal mental health, specifically advanced
2:11.9	studies in perinatal psychopharmacology, which is the use of medication for pregnant people.
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