In this episode of OK State of Mind, a Family & Children’s Services podcast, the conversation focuses on maternal mental health and the support families may need during pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition into parenthood. Madi Petersen, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Perinatal Mental Health Certified Therapist, joins Leah Meyer, leader of the Maternal Mental Health Department at Family & Children’s Services, to discuss why this season can feel overwhelming and why support should be easier to find.

Together, they talk about how common perinatal mental health challenges can be and why parents should not have to power through them alone. The episode also looks at how loved ones can notice when someone is struggling, offer practical help, and connect them with care when taking that first step feels hard.

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