Ep 8 :: What To Expect When Expecting, During A Pandemic w/ Dr. Jessica Shepherd
THE MOTHERLODE VLOGCAST
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23m
Living through a pandemic is stressful for everyone, even more-so for expecting and new parents! In episode 8 Sarah sits down with Dr. Jessica Shepherd - a Board Certified OB/GYN, mother of two, and the go-to women's health expert on Good Morning America, The Today, Show, Dr. Oz, The Talk, and ABC. They chat about what you can expect during a prenatal telehealth visit with your healthcare provider, to in-person visit protocols, what it's like to give birth amidst a pandemic, as well as ways to help cope with the stress and anxiety of it all.
To learn more about Dr. Shepherd and connect with her, visit her on Instagram @jessicashepherdmd and @dallasgynecologist and give her a follow!
RESOURCES:
To find a doula in your area, visit https://doulamatch.net/
To find a mental health practitioner that specialized in perinatal mental health, visit https://psidirectory.com/
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