{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Postpartum Care in the U.S.: Brittany Starobin on Maternal Mental Health and Support Systems","description":"In this episode of The Momalogues Podcast, we sit down with Brittany Starobin, co-founder and CEO of Haven Postnatal Retreat, to talk about the often-overlooked realities of the postpartum journey. Brittany opens up about her own struggles with maternal mental health and how they inspired her mission to transform postpartum care in the U.S. We discuss the gaps in postpartum support, the cultural influences that shape how mothers seek help, and why recognizing early warning signs of postpartum depression is so important. Brittany also shares practical tools to help mothers feel seen, supported, and stronger. Takeaways from this episode:   Why Brittany\u2019s postpartum struggles fueled the creation of Haven Postnatal Retreat   The lack of postpartum care and maternal support in the U.S.   How culture influences conversations about maternal mental health   Practical ways to recognize warning signs of postpartum depression   The role of journaling and self-reflection in recovery   Why embracing your postpartum body is an act of grace   How support systems and open conversations can break down stigma   This episode is a reminder that you are not alone, that support systems matter, and that even on the hardest days, you\u2019re doing a great job. Keywords: maternal mental health, postpartum care, Brittany Starobin, Haven Postnatal Retreat, postpartum depression, maternal support, mental health awareness, motherhood, cultural influences, support systems ","author_name":"The Momalogues","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/491036","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38417820\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38417820"}