“Beyond the Baby Blues: Let’s Talk Postpartum Depression”

We spend so much time asking, “How is the baby doing?” But we also need to ask: “How is Mom doing?” In this conversation, pediatrician Dr. Ariam Diaz-Mathusek sits down with psychiatrist Dr. Susan Zink of EleMental Integrative Psychiatry to talk about postpartum depression and maternal mental health. We discuss the emotional changes that can happen after having a baby, the difference between the “baby blues” and postpartum depression, signs families should pay attention to, when to seek help, and why supporting a parent’s mental health is an important part of caring for a baby. As pediatricians, we have a unique opportunity to see families frequently during those first months of a baby's life. Sometimes asking one simple question—“How are you doing?”—can open the door to an important conversation. Whether you’re expecting, newly postpartum, supporting a new parent, or simply want to better understand postpartum mental health, this conversation is for you. ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Susan Zink EleMental Integrative Psychiatry EleMental Integrative Psychiatry on Instagram EleMental Integrative Psychiatry on Facebook ABOUT BRIGHTSIDE CARE PEDIATRICS BrightSide Care Pediatrics is an independent pediatric practice in Mebane, North Carolina, providing personalized care for children from newborn through adolescence. BrightSide Care Pediatrics Website: ariamdiazmd.com Instagram: @brightside_care Facebook: BrightSide Care YouTube: @dr_diazmathusekmd Important: This conversation is for general educational purposes and does not replace individualized medical or mental health care. If you are concerned about postpartum depression or another mental health condition, contact your healthcare professional. #PostpartumDepression #MaternalMentalHealth #PostpartumMentalHealth #NewMom #NewbornCare #Pediatrics #Psychiatry #BrightSideCare #MebaneNC