Season 2, Episode 4: Postpartum in a Pandemic

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Resources:

Virtual classes for new and expecting parents:

• Carriage House Birth

• Evidence Based Birth (free)

• Webinar from reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Pooja Lakshmin (free) 

• PopSugar’s Fit Pregnancy Channel (free)

• Online breastfeeding support group from Soulfood For Your Baby (free) 

• The Center for Men’s Excellence (for fathers)

Mental health resources:

• Evidence Based Birth relaxation session

• Postpartum Support International

• Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance

• Maternal Mental Health Now web based app for stress reduction

• |OM|girl Alli online mindfulness classes (free) 

• Guided meditations from UCLA (free)

• The Motherhood Center

Finding a Doula + Free and sliding scale resources:

• DONA international doula directory 

• National Black Doulas Association doula directory:

• Ancient Song Doula Services

• Virtual Doula Directory 

• Affordable meal services in the Los Angeles area 

• Doula Training International: Virtual Doula Mini Courses

ShiShi was in labor for 12 days. She gave birth, only to find herself at home in isolation during a pandemic. She’s also a doula, so her job is to support people through pregnancy and postpartum. What’s her advice for parents? How is she coping herself?