Ep. 35 The Importance of Perinatal Mental Health Therapy & Tips for Returning to the Workplace with Becky Morrison Gleed, PMH-C

After two decades of connecting first-time pregnant and new mothers through support groups, one truth has become crystal clear: a healthy mama mindset is everything.

That's why I've created the Mamistad Mama Mindset Team (find us at Mamistad.com), and I'm thrilled to introduce our newest team member, Author and Therapist, Becky Morrison Gleed.

As a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist (PMH-C) and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Becky provides dedicated support and practical resources for mothers navigating the challenges of motherhood and the transition back to work. 

Becky's journey into perinatal mental health began with her own experience - despite being a licensed therapist, her traumatic first birth led to severe postpartum anxiety and OCD that went undiagnosed due to the lack of perinatal resources at the time. It wasn't until she experienced pregnancy loss years later that she began to find answers.

After the birth of her second daughter, Becky recognized the lack of perinatal resources in both private practice and emergency psychiatric settings. This inspired her to pursue advanced training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs), earning her certification as a Perinatal Mental Health Professional. 

Today, she serves mothers and families across 7 states and DC, providing crucial support during the transition to motherhood and return to work. 

Becky has authored a comprehensive book series for mothers, available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

In today's conversation, we chat about the unique challenges moms face returning to work. Becky sheds light on how the unrealistic expectations and what she calls an "OUTRAGEOUS mental load" can seriously impact our wellbeing. She encourages us to define our own sense of "enoughness."

With her training in the Gottman Method for couples counseling, Becky also shares valuable insights on partner support and communication.

Becky's Books:

• A Workbook: How to Healthily Transition to Motherhood​
• A Gratitude Journal: Thankful for Motherhood​
• A Book for Working Moms:​ Employed Motherhood: Healthily and Holistically Transition Back to Work after Having a Baby
• ​A Practical Journal: A Second Brain for MomnesiaA Guide for Working Mothers: Healthily and Holistically Transition to Working Motherhood: A Gentle, Practical Guide to Returning to Work After Having a Baby

Her Podcast: Perinatal & Reproductive Perspectives

Her website: perinatalreproductivewellness.com

On Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠employedmotherhood⁠⁠⁠

Find her on LinkedIn as Becky Morrison Gleed

*Becky is Level 3 Gottman Trained and subscribes to The Gottman Method for couples counseling.

*For perinatal providers​, here is the Perinatal Mental health Screening Consultation​ website we discussed - Ingram Screening: https://ingramscreening.com/

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Thank you - YOU are appreciated! Take care of each other. 

Mamistad,
Cynthia

~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature.

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