In today’s episode, Anita talks with Candice Thomas about her experience with perinatal mental health, the gaps in healthcare, and how she is working to mend those gaps.

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Resources and References:

Anita’s Bump to Birth Method online program: www.bumptobirthmethod.com

Evergreen Massage Therapy

IG: Evergreen_rmt

Livmohrproject

Bill 176 : Maternal Mental Health Act 2021

Canadian perinatal mental health collaborative

Show Notes:

0:56 - The Bump to Birth Method on demand is open for enrollment!

2:53 - Introduction to our special guest, Candice Thomas

8:38 - What was missing in terms of support and resources for Candice’s first pregnancy?

19:38 - What are Candice’s thoughts on the statistic: 98.5% of care providers say the current system is insufficient for supporting perinatal mental health?

26:48 - Candice shares more about the Canadian perinatal mental health collab

29:08 - What was missing regarding medical care in Candice’s postpartum experiences?

47:03 - What is a piece of advice Candice has for us in terms of perinatal mental health?

49:45 - Candice shares about the meditation side of her offerings

51:40 - Where you can connect with Candice online and in person!

52:55 - Wrap up