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Dr. Nicole Kumi discusses the critical challenges of the postpartum period and the importance of addressing the psychological shift in motherhood.

It's time for THE BIRTH OF A MOTHER to take its rightful place next to ​t​he birth of her baby. Today's guest, Dr. Nicole Kumi PhD, PMH-C & Founder & CEO of The Whole Mom, shares the story behind the amazing business she built to focus on the critical challenges of the postpartum period, rather than gloss over them and consequently, underserve the newborn mother. The psychological shift in motherhood is profound and should be discussed openly, normalized and celebrated! Dr. Kumi teaches that awareness is key. When we're more aware of possible postpartum challenges, we can better prepare for them and minimize their potentially harmful effects on a mother who is naturally hyper-focused on her baby. Sleep deprivation, lack of communication and self-doubt are seeds that can quickly grow into deep-rooted issues when we don't make a concerted effort to understand them in advance. As she puts it, The sooner we focus on these areas, the sooner we find more joy and less chaos and frustration in the postpartum period.​ Some time stamped highlights: 04:53 Struggles with Postpartum Depression 13:40 The Psychological Shift in Motherhood 17:49 Challenges of Postpartum Sleep Deprivation…

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