Today we take a deep dive into the current postpartum system; including cracks and holes. What are the biggest misconceptions surrounding pregnancy and childbirth, and how do they impact birth and postpartum in this country?
My guest to continue this conversation Yoga| Birth| Babiesis Dr. Jessica Vernon. Dr. Jessica is a mother of two and a board-certified gynecologist for over ten years. She is Associate Medical Director and Director of Mental Health at Oula, a midwifery-led women’s health startup in New York.
We also talk about her book, Then comes babywhere she shares vulnerable insights into her own experiences as a birth woman, mother and healthcare professional.
In this episode you will learn:
- About Dr. Jessica and what inspired her to write Then comes baby
- What she hopes readers, especially new parents, will take away from her story
- Some of the biggest cracks in the perinatal system, and what small changes can make a big difference
- Some of the most common misconceptions surrounding pregnancy or childbirth that Dr. Jessica wanted to challenge in her book
- How Dr. Jessica discusses the idea of birth plans with her patients, and what advice she gives to expectant parents who feel pressure to “get it right”
- Did Dr. Personally helped Jessica through the transition to becoming a new parent, and what she recommends to others during this transition
- How our culture is failing new parents, especially when it comes to emotional and logistical support in the postpartum period
- The part of Then comes baby that was the hardest for Dr. Jessica to write, and which part is she most proud of
- One last tip or piece of advice she would like to give to new and expectant parents
- Where you can find her work
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About Dr. jessica:
Dr. Dr. Jessica Vernon is a mother of two and a board-certified gynecologist with a focus on health equity and perinatal mental health. With more than ten years of clinical experience, Dr. Vernon cared for thousands of people throughout their reproductive years.
She has been a voice in the media, contributing to many podcasts and articles related to her specialty, and recently published her first book, Then comes the baby: an honest conversation about birth, postpartum and the complex transition to parenthood.
In her current role at Oula, she is Associate Medical Director and Director of Mental Health. In this role, she works to expand access to emotional wellness and mental health care for Oula patients.
Dr. Vernon is the former Director of Perinatal Mental Health at NYU Langone OB/GYN, where she led the development of an integrated perinatal mental health program in the OB/GYN faculty group practice, as well as the former Medical Director for Perinatal Mental Health at Hey Jane, where she launched a comprehensive digital perinatal mental health program. She is also a board member of Postpartum Support International (PSI).
Contact Dr. Sterling:
Website: Real life
Instagram: @drsterlingobgyn
Oula: Dr. Jessica Vernon, MD
Book: Then comes the baby: an honest conversation about birth, postpartum and the complex transition to parenthood
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