Chelsea Conaboy & Dr. Jodi Pawluski: How our brain changes when we become parents

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In today’s episode, we are joined by Chelsea Conaboy & Dr. Jodi Pawluski. We discuss all things parent brain - if you’re not sure what that is, this episode is for you.

• Why is it important to talk about the postpartum period and the brain?
• Is “mommy brain” negative?
• Does parenting keep you young?
• Does a father or non-birthing parent’s brain change when their child is born?
• Is parental leave adequate around the world?
• What is the “perfect mother myth”
• Do we really need the village to raise our children?
• Is it normal to be stressed and depressed as a new parent?
• What kind of support exists in the US and Canada for mothers and fathers?
• What is “mom rage”?
• Is it normal to have intrusive thoughts about how your child will get hurt?
• What is the definition of the postpartum period?
• #1 tips for new parents from Chelsea and Jodi

Resources:

Chelsea’s book: Mother Brain

Jodi’s book (en Français): Le Mommy Brain Boot camp for new dads in the USA

Postpartum support international

After the Storm: Postnatal Depression and the Utter Weirdness of New Motherhood - Emma Jane Unsworth

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