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🦋 During pregnancy and postpartum mothers are at higher risk of developing new or worsening mood disorders. Motherhood is a beautiful, wonderful journey. But as beautiful as it is, it can feel challenging at times. In those moments mamas need to know when and how to access support. Whether that be additional support from a partner, friend, family member or professional help.

Beyond those early stages, things like anxiety and depression can show up at any stage of motherhood. It’s important for anyone in a mothers support system to understand signs, symptoms and the best way to help.

As a mother who has been there, and a Registered Nurse with over a decade of experience I am here to create a safe space for mothers to learn, be comfortable with vulnerability, and feel empowered to make informed decisions about their mental health and journey through motherhood.

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How to Navigate the System - Getting professional help

February 19, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 2

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Acknowledging that you need help is a great first step. For many, the next steps can feel unclear or accessing the right help can be challenging. By the end of this episode you will know more about:

When to seek professional support
How to find a licensed therapist
When you need a psychiatrist
The benefits of support groups
What you can do at home
How family/friends can actually help

One of the many things that has helped uplift me and support my long term mental wellness has been completing daily devotion with the YouVersion Bible app. I’d love to stay connected with you throughout the week. If you’d like to join me in a motherhood focused Bible plan this week click the Bible plan link below.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis you can call the suicide and crisis lifeline at 988.

For mother's who are pregnant, a new parent, or of childbearing age you can call or text the national maternal mental health hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)

If you or someone you know is at immediate risk of harming yourself or others please call 9-1-1 to report a psychiatric emergency and request a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Officer.

Find a therapist or psychiatrist https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

Find a support group through NAMI https://www.nami.org/support-groups/

Find support groups and more around the Kansas City area https://kansascitymomcollective.com/building-village-finding-moms-group-kansas-city/

Self care journal with writing prompts (Amazon Affiliate Link) https://amzn.to/46KtMB0

“No more perfect moms” 7 day devotional https://bible.com/reading-plans/1538/together/79031567/invitation?token=gvSmT8sisDRTMKAihQetrQ&source=share

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