In this episode we delve into a vital aspect of the birthing process - hormonal changes with Dr. Elissa Hellman, obstetrician, gynecologist, abd physician at The Confident Kallah, a telemedicine gynecology practice focused on the health needs of Jewish women. We explore why hormonal fluctuations are not just normal but a significant part of a woman's life journey. While these fluctuations can bring about a myriad of changes, especially during pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause, Dr. Hellman reassures us that navigating this ebb and flow is possible and, in fact, critical for a healthy woman’s life. ABOUT THE GUEST:  Dr. Elissa Hellman is an experienced board-certified OBGYN. She received her medical degree from NYU School of Medicine and completed her residency at Northshore University Hospital in Long Island in OBGYN. Dr. Hellman has been in clinical practice for over twelve years in Milwaukee, WI. She is also the physician at The Confident Kallah, a telemedicine gynecology practice focused on the health needs of Jewish women. Throughout her career, she noticed a gap in women's health awareness and knowledge. This developed into a special interest in patient education and being a resource for the Jewish community in relation to body awareness and women's preventative health. Birthing Conversations is a podcast by Sparks, an organization helping women who are struggling with PPD For more information about sparks visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sparkscenter.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Sparks on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@sparkswomen⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is produced and edited by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Montebello Media

In this episode we delve into a vital aspect of the birthing process - hormonal changes with Dr. Elissa Hellman, obstetrician, gynecologist, abd physician at The Confident Kallah, a telemedicine gynecology practice focused on the health needs of Jewish women. We explore why hormonal fluctuations are not just normal but a significant part of a woman's life journey. While these fluctuations can bring about a myriad of changes, especially during pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause, Dr. Hellman reassures us that navigating this ebb and flow is possible and, in fact, critical for a healthy woman’s life. ABOUT THE GUEST:  Dr. Elissa Hellman is an experienced board-certified OBGYN. She received her medical degree from NYU School of Medicine and completed her residency at Northshore University Hospital in Long Island in OBGYN. Dr. Hellman has been in clinical practice for over twelve years in Milwaukee, WI. She is also the physician at The Confident Kallah, a telemedicine gynecology practice focused on the health needs of Jewish women. Throughout her career, she noticed a gap in women's health awareness and knowledge. This developed into a special interest in patient education and being a resource for the Jewish community in relation to body awareness and women's preventative health. Birthing Conversations is a podcast by Sparks, an organization helping women who are struggling with PPD For more information about sparks visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sparkscenter.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Sparks on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@sparkswomen⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is produced and edited by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Montebello Media

Most people think that perinatal health issues are solely a challenge affecting women. This is far from the truth. In this week’s episode, we discuss the very real challenges that the perinatal period can have on husbands. These can include struggling because of the new responsibilities, such as supporting a wife who needs to heal, caring for a new baby, and new financial realities. We also speak about how when a couple heals from these challenges, they can create more love, safety, and belonging for their family than ever before. About the Guest: Motty Kenigsberg is a trauma healer with a private practice and is the son of Sparks founder, Esther Kenigsberg. Motty has spent the last decade immersed in learning self-healing and coaching. After participating in multiple trainings by various professionals Motty specializes in trauma healing in which he works in his private practice. Links Instagram: @muttykay  Muttys' podcast @letsberealwithmotty Birthing Conversations is a podcast by Sparks, an organization helping women who are struggling with PPD For more information about sparks visit: https://www.sparkscenter.org/ Follow Sparks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparkswomen/ This podcast is produced and edited by Montebello Media

In this weeks episode we speak to Rivky Friedman, a woman who has personally experienced PPD. She discusses her personal struggle with bonding, guilt, and postpartum depression and how she found methods and modalitites to heal as well as how she forwards the lessons she learned to others ABOUT THE GUEST: Rivky Friedman is a mom, grandmother, holistic coach and a woman who has experienced PPD. She has completed a great deal of inner work to get to the place she is today and is on a constant journey to fiqure out the best way to live her life. Birthing Conversations is a podcast by Sparks, an organization helping women who are struggling with PPD For more information about sparks visit: https://www.sparkscenter.org/ Follow Sparks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparkswomen/ This podcast is produced and edited by Montebello Media

Most people think that perinatal health issues are solely a challenge affecting women. This is far from the truth. In this week’s episode, we discuss the very real challenges that the perinatal period can have on husbands. These can include struggling because of the new responsibilities, such as supporting a wife who needs to heal, caring for a new baby, and new financial realities. We also speak about how when a couple heals from these challenges, they can create more love, safety, and belonging for their family than ever before. About the Guest: Motty Kenigsberg is a trauma healer with a private practice and is the son of Sparks founder, Esther Kenigsberg. Motty has spent the last decade immersed in learning self-healing and coaching. After participating in multiple trainings by various professionals Motty specializes in trauma healing in which he works in his private practice. Links Instagram: @muttykay  Muttys' podcast @letsberealwithmotty Birthing Conversations is a podcast by Sparks, an organization helping women who are struggling with PPD For more information about sparks visit: https://www.sparkscenter.org/ Follow Sparks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparkswomen/ This podcast is produced and edited by Montebello Media