The Motherhood Survival Manual: A Perinatal Physician's Approach to Preventing PMADs

04/14/25 • 45 min

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Dr. Jill Zechowy, MD, MS, is a perinatal mental health physician. Motivated by her own struggle with postpartum anxiety, she combines her knowledge of perinatal psychology and family medicine to help pregnant women and mothers thrive.

Dr. Jill is the author of Motherhood Survival Manual: Your Prenatal Guide to Prevent Postpartum Depression & Anxiety. Available on Amazon. She is also the creator of the Motherhood Survival Manual Masterclass. This online course is a prenatal class teaching effective strategies and practical tools to reduce their risk of postpartum depression.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Jill regularly speaks at conferences and workshops to educate therapists and healthcare providers about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

You can learn more (and get in touch with her) by visiting her website www.Motherhoodsurvivalmanual.com. You can also follow her on Instagram @motherhood_survival_manual.

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In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Jill regularly speaks at conferences and workshops to educate therapists and healthcare providers about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

You can learn more (and get in touch with her) by visiting her website www.Motherhoodsurvivalmanual.com. You can also follow her on Instagram @motherhood_survival_manual.

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Perinatal & Reproductive Perspectives - The Motherhood Survival Manual: A Perinatal Physician's Approach to Preventing PMADs

Transcript

Rebecca Gleed 0:03

Welcome everyone. I am thrilled to have Dr Jill Zeke, a perinatal mental health physician and author. I am so excited to have you on today. Thanks for coming.

Unknown Speaker 0:18

Thank you very much for having me Becky, it's my pleasure.

Rebecca Gleed 0:22

Well, tell our audience and listeners a little bit about yourself and what led you to the space of perinatal mental health.

Dr. Jill Zechowy 0:31

Absolutely. So my background