Postpartum Depression and Hormones
featuring Kelly Ruef, ND
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Episode 73
Published September 17, 2024
In this episode, Dr. Kelly Ruef and Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton discuss postpartum depression and baby blues, highlighting the importance of raising awareness and providing support for women experiencing these issues. She explains the difference between baby blues and postpartum depression, emphasizing that postpartum depression is a more severe form with symptoms of major depressive disorder.
Dr. Ruef also reviews:
- Hormonal changes that occur after childbirth and how they can contribute to mood issues
- Various treatment options, including medication, nutritional support, and therapy
- The importance of setting realistic expectations and seeking help from healthcare providers
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About our speaker
Dr. Ruef is a licensed naturopathic doctor who completed her medical education at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) in Portland, Oregon. She completed a private residency at Pearl Natural Health in downtown Portland, where she specialized in inflammatory bowel diseases and women’s health.
Currently, she is a clinical educator for Precision Analytical, makers of the DUTCH Test where she spends most of her time educating on how urine testing can improve the field of women’s and men’s health. With her background in biochemistry and cell biology, Dr. Ruef loves learning about the hormones and biochemical pathways in the human body, and she makes a point to share what she has learned through videos, blogs, social media posts, and podcasts with the hope that her education will help us all find happiness in health.
Show Notes
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