Baby Me
27 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThe podcast for women and men struggling with postpartum depression and anxiety, pregnancy issues, infertility, miscarriage and traumatic births. Find help, support and practical tools to cope with Dr Yulia Koba, Psy.D.
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Embryo Disposal
June 10, 2022 16:00 - 10 minutes - 7.3 MBEmbryo storage and disposal can be a difficult topic to discuss. Fertility specialists often recommend embryo storage. But deciding what to do with remaining stored embryos after you've completed your family can be difficult and emotional. Join me, Dr Yulia Koba, as I share with you some helpful suggestions on coping with this little-discussed part of fertility treatment. Click to listen now!
Coping With Infant Loss
May 27, 2022 16:00 - 7 minutes - 5.09 MBThe loss of a baby is often a lonely, traumatic experience for parents. Going through holidays like Mother's Day or Father's Day can be very painful. How can you cope with the death of your baby? How can you cope if you had to deliver your baby who had already passed away? Join me, Dr Yulia Koba, as we look at some practical tools you can use to cope with this painful situation. Click to listen now!
How To Bond With Your Baby
May 06, 2022 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.48 MBMany new moms 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 with their baby. 𝗜𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 if you don't instantly bond with your baby? 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹? What 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 can you take to help yourself? Find out in this 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹, 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 from Dr Yulia Koba. 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄!
Rage, Guilt, & Parenting
April 22, 2022 16:00 - 14 minutes - 9.76 MBSociety often labels mothers as endlessly nurturing, kind, loving, and calm. Rage is seen as something unacceptable. This can lead many parents to feel guilt and even despair when they experience rage. But why does rage even happen? And how can you be a calm, present, nurturing parent? Join me, Dr Yulia Koba, as I share with you the fascinatingly simple answer. Click to listen now!
How To Create A Birth Plan
April 08, 2022 16:00 - 10 minutes - 7.17 MBSometimes, you may have the choice of a vaginal birth or C-section. Should you use a doula or a doctor? Should you use medications that reduce pain? How can you choose the options that will be best for you? And what if you don’t have a choice? How can you create a birth plan within the options you have? Join me, Dr Yulia Koba, as we discuss these important questions, as well as examining The Postpartum Pact and how that may help you during the postpartum period. Click to listen now!
Somatic Experiencing & Trauma ft. Helena Vissing
March 25, 2022 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝘆𝗳𝘂𝗹....but they 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰. And they can also 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗺𝗮. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗺𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆? And 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽? 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 is a therapy modality that 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝘅𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆, 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗺𝗮-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 surrounding parenting. Join me for this 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗮 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗣𝘀𝘆.𝗗, a Perinatal Mental Health expert and Somatic Experiencin...
Prenatal & Postpartum Fitness ft. Danielle Spangler
March 11, 2022 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB𝘧𝘵. 𝘋𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦 𝘚𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘔𝘰𝘮𝘍𝘪𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴.𝘤𝘰𝘮 Many women 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗳𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝘂𝘅𝘂𝗿𝘆, especially when they are pregnant or a mother. 𝗜𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗮 𝗹𝘂𝘅𝘂𝗿𝘆, 𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 for postpartum recovery? Can you 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲? Is it 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁? How? And what are the 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀? Join me for this 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 with prenatal and 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗺 𝗳𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁, 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲𝗿. 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄!
Postpartum Rage
January 28, 2022 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB𝘧𝘵. 𝘋𝘳 𝘈𝘯𝘯𝘦 𝘞𝘦𝘭𝘴𝘩 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘮 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 Postpartum Rage affects many women after childbirth but is often stigmatized so is not openly talked about. How can you cope successfully with postpartum rage? If your mate or loved one is struggling with postpartum rage, how can you support them and help them get the professional support they need? Click to listen now!
How To Cope When You're Sick
January 14, 2022 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.04 MBSociety often pressures women and moms to keep going when they're sick or need rest. But if you run a car on an empty tank it will eventually just stop working. And as a mom, you need to be able to keep going. So how can you balance your need for rest with caring for your child or children? In this episode, I will help you reframe your thinking towards being sick and help you find ways to get the rest you need. Click to listen now!
Choosing Your Best Infertility Option
December 24, 2021 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.4 MBMany women and couples dream of having a biological child. Infertility can present unique challenges to that desire. How do you know when to start considering other options? IVF and fertility treatments can help, but what are your options if these don't succeed? Egg donation, sperm donation and gestational carriers are other options. How can you reframe your thoughts and feelings towards these options? And how can you know what's best for you? Join me, Dr Yulia Koba, as I share with you...
Infertility & The Holidays
December 17, 2021 17:00 - 12 minutes - 8.7 MBInfertility can be painful and challenging to cope with. Dealing with questions and expectations from family and friends, especially around the holidays, can create anxiety and even dread. Join me, Dr Yulia Koba, as I share some helpful tips for coping successfully with the holidays. Click to listen now!
Infertility In Jewish Orthodox Community
December 10, 2021 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBLike many family-oriented communities, members of the Jewish Orthodox community place great emphasis on starting and building a family. But what if you are a woman or couple struggling with infertility in such a community? How can you cope with so-called 'fishbowl living'? How can you handle the pressure to meet communal and family expectations? And in a community where everyone knows everyone else, how can you find the right therapist for you? In this special episode, join me, Dr Yulia...
How To Cope With Scary Thoughts
December 03, 2021 17:00 - 8 minutes - 5.93 MBResearch shows that 100% of new moms and dads experience scary or intrusive thoughts. Why do these thoughts happen? Do they mean you're a bad mom or that you'll hurt your baby? How can you cope with these anxiety-inducing thoughts? Join me, Dr Yulia Koba, as I interview top-selling author Karen Kleiman of the Postpartum Stress Center in Pennsylvania. Together, we will share helpful insights and tools for you to use right now to soothe your anxiety. Click to listen now!
How To Manage Postpartum Anxiety
November 26, 2021 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBPostpartum anxiety affects many, if not most, new moms and dads. This anxiety can feel hard to cope with. What's normal and what isn't? How can you know? Are there any 'magic tools' to help you cope with postpartum anxiety? In this special episode, join me, Dr Yulia Koba, as I interview top-selling author Karen Kleiman of the Postpartum Stress Center in Pennsylvania. She will share with you multiple practical tools you can use right now to help soothe your anxiety. Click to listen n...
Setting Boundaries
November 19, 2021 17:00 - 10 minutes - 6.94 MBWe hear a lot about boundaries. But what are boundaries? Why do you need them as a new mom? How can you set and maintain proper boundaries with well-meaning family and friends? In this episode, I will share with you how to set boundaries that work for you and your partner. Click to listen now!
Making Comparisons
November 12, 2021 17:00 - 11 minutes - 7.74 MBIt can be easy for an expectant or new mom to make comparisons with others. Social media is full of pictures of seemingly perfect moms with their babies. But comparing yourself with social media images can be very damaging. How can you develop confidence in yourself as a mom? Join me, Dr Yulia Koba, as we look at how you can positively reframe yourself and your unique pregnancy and birth experience. Click to listen now!
Sex After Baby
November 05, 2021 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBft. Dr Nazanin Moali, licensed sex therapist & host of Sexology podcast Sex after birth can be challenging for many reasons. Many moms lack confidence and feel shame in their body. Temporary loss of sensation, pain during sex, struggles with vaginal lubrication and loss of desire can all affect a couple's intimacy. So what should you expect? What's normal and what isn't? How can you communicate with your partner? Are there alternatives to intercourse? And how can you restore the conne...
Self-Care & A Jean Jacket
October 29, 2021 16:00 - 8 minutes - 6.13 MBWe hear the term 'self-care' often - in magazines, on social media, from our therapist. But what does self-care mean? Is it the same as self-indulgence? In this episode, we will examine what self-care means, why it matters, how you should view it, and how Anthropologie played a role in helping with my own self care. Click to listen now!
How To Find The Right Therapist
October 22, 2021 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBKnowing 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗯𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵 can feel overwhelming. In this 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 of the PostPartum Stress Center in Pennsylvania, we will discuss what 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿, 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 and 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘀𝘁 for you. 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄!
Pandemic Burnout & Parenting
October 15, 2021 16:00 - 7 minutes - 5.2 MBThe pandemic has taken its toll on all of us, even if it doesn't always look that way on social media. Moms everywhere are struggling with burnout and feelings of guilt and exhaustion. What can you do to cope and get done what you need to? How can you be a good mom when you feel so burned out? Join me, Dr Yulia Koba, as I share with you 4 tips for coping with pandemic burnout as a parent. Click to listen now!
Bonding With Baby
October 08, 2021 16:00 - 8 minutes - 5.89 MBSocial media paints a 'perfect' picture of new motherhood. But what if your reality is different to what you see portrayed on the internet? What does a healthy bond with your baby look like? And how can you deal with bonding challenges? Join me, Dr Yulia Koba, as I share with you helpful tips to cope with bonding challenges in motherhood. Click to listen now!
Embryo Donation
October 01, 2021 16:00 - 10 minutes - 6.94 MBMany factors lead would-be parents to consider embryo donation, including: - Low sperm motility - Poor egg quality - Frequent miscarriages - Unsuccessful IVF How can you know if embryo donation is right for you? What psychological factors should you consider? And how can you prepare? Join me, Dr Yulia Koba, as I share with you some practical tools for accepting and coping with the grief of not having a biological child, and how to adjust your mindset towards another kind of parenting. ...
Anxiety & Infertility
September 24, 2021 16:00 - 7 minutes - 5.38 MBWhat is the connection between anxiety and infertility? How can stress and worry make it harder for you to conceive? And how can you break the cycle of stress and anxiety? Join me, Dr Yulia Koba, as I give you some practical tools and suggestions to reduce your anxiety about conception. Click to listen now!
Secondary Infertility
September 17, 2021 16:00 - 9 minutes - 6.42 MBSecondary infertility, or infertility after another pregnancy, affects many mothers. How can this affect you emotionally and physically? And how can you cope with your feelings? In this episode, join me, Dr Yulia Koba, Psy.D, as I share with you reassurance, practical tools, and how you can get the support you need to cope with secondary infertility. Click to listen now!
Miscarriage
September 17, 2021 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.68 MBMiscarriage or pregnancy loss affects 1 in 4 mothers. Despite how common it is, many women feel alone in their grief. What can help you cope with the grief you feel? How do you know what's normal? And how can you get the support you need to cope? In this episode, join me, Dr Yulia Koba, Psy.D, as I share with you the truth about pregnancy loss, some practical coping tools and how you can get the support you need to recover from your grief. Click to listen now!
Traumatic Birth
September 17, 2021 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.38 MBBirth trauma is common and affects everyone differently. What can you do to cope? How should you care for yourself? And what can help you recover emotionally? In this episode, join me, Dr Yulia Koba, Psy.D, as I share with you some of the many ways birth trauma can affect you, practical coping tools and how you can get the support you need to recover from a traumatic birth. Click to listen now!
Baby Blues
September 14, 2021 20:00 - 9 minutes - 6.21 MBAre you struggling with feeling down and disconnected after having your baby? How do you know if it's postpartum depression? And what can you do to cope? In this episode, join me, Dr Yulia Koba, Psy.D, as I share with you what to look for, some practical tools and how you can get the support you need to cope with baby blues. Click to listen now!