Postpartum Mental Health: What’s Really Happening? | With Dr. Brian Lamoreux

The amount of mamas struggling with mental health issues postpartum is way too high.

In this episode, I’m sitting down with naturopathic doctor and licensed counselor Dr. Brian Lamoreux to talk about something that doesn’t get enough honest conversation: what’s actually happening in a woman’s body after birth.

We talk about the hormone crash, stress, sleep deprivation, nutrient depletion, and why modern medicine so often treats moms like they’re broken instead of asking what conditions they actually need to heal.

We get into cortisol, iron, vitamin D, omega-3s, and why isolation might be one of the biggest postpartum risk factors no one is addressing. We also talk about guilt, partners, societal pressure, and why “just take a pill” doesn't cut it.

We discuss how physical causes can impact mental health. We cover steps that mamas can take to take control over their postpartum experience.

As always, this is not medical advice. It’s a conversation meant to help you think critically, advocate for yourself, and remember that your body is not stupid or broken, especially in pregnancy and postpartum.

If you’re in the trenches right now, or you want to set yourself up better before baby comes, check out this episode.

Learn more about his services at orchardintegrative.com and floranaturopathics.com.