Mom & Mind Podcast | Postpartum | Birth | Pregnancy | Maternal Mental Health |

Elyse Springer, MFT Elyse shares vital info and awareness in this focused conversation on LGBTQ perinatal mental health. There are many many facets to cover, so in this chat, we start with some basics and dig a little deeper into these aspects:  -Elyse talks with us about LGBTQ fundamentals and how people identify themselves, sexuality, gender and attraction. -Perinatal mental health is not just "maternal" or "paternal", it's everybody. - LBGTQ parents having to "pass" in straight spaces and the stress that comes with that dynamic.  - Intrusiveness of questions from others to explain pregnancy, sexuality and gender related to pregnancy and postpartum. - Trauma related to the history of the person, coming out or other stressors as it can impact the carrier of the child. -Not enough research or studies into the factors that may contribute to postpartum mood disorders for LGBTQ.  -Lack of access to care, increased stigma, community inclusion, "fitting" into a category. -Touch on current politics and how that str