EPISODE 48: In today’s episode I visit with a Psychiatrist specializing in holistic child, adolescent, and adult mental health care.
Guest: Dr. Elizabeth Uchemoa-Cofield

In this episode, we discuss:
• How pregnancy can be a manipulation tool in abusive relationships
• The impact covid had on social skills and development
• Ways to best advocate for yourself in the space of mental health in general and specifically when pregnant or postpartum
• Preeclampsia risks and the use of low-dose aspirin (of note, use of low-dose aspirin for preeclampsia prevention began in the United states in approximately 2014 - 2016)

Helpful links:
Learn more about Dr. Ucheoma-Cofield https://ucheomapsychiatricsolutions.com/
Find a therapist https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
How to watch the series Fleishman Is In Trouble https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11527058/
How to watch the series Roar (recommend the episode titled "The Woman Who Found Bite Marks On Her Skin") https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9174600/
Article about NICU outcomes https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16396844/

If you or someone you know needs support, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7 at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).

If you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or supporting someone who is, this conversation is about educating yourself. The goal is to help you feel informed, supported, and empowered.

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