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In today's episode we will talk about mental health in the perinatal period. We will explore the difference between Baby Blues and PMADs (Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders). We will discuss how to decide if you need to seek support, and how to find that support if you find you need it.

Our guest today is Cheryl Reeley. Cheryl is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and provides people with effective therapy services specializing in perinatal mental health during pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition to parenthood.

Cheryl has been licensed since 2011 and was previously employed as a medical social worker in Urbana, Illinois. During her time in the hospital setting, she provided services to the NICU, OB, L&D, Maternal Fetal Medicine, and Pediatrics. In 2013, she and her family moved from central Illinois to Austin and have been enjoying everything Texas has to offer. In 2021, Cheryl opened her private practice, Cheryl Reeley LCSW PLLC, and has enjoyed making connections in the perinatal and birthing communities.

Website: www.CherylReeleyLCSW.com
Email: Cheryl@CherylReeleyLCSW.com
Phone: 512-641-9528

Links:
PHQ-9 - Anxiety

PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9) - MDCalc

EPDS - Depression
https://perinatology.com/calculators/Edinburgh%20Depression%20Scale.htm

Summary

Cheryl Reilly, a licensed clinical social worker specializing in perinatal mental health, joins Sierra and Samantha to discuss perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs). Cheryl shares her personal journey and how she got into maternal mental health. They discuss the difference between baby blues and PMADs, the various types of PMADs, and the risk factors associated with them. Cheryl emphasizes the importance of reaching out for help and finding a therapist who specializes in perinatal mental health. She also highlights the role of partners in supporting someone experiencing a PMAD.

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