A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO POSTPARTUM MOOD DISORDERS
We're currently having a public health crisis of postnatal mood disorders with 1 in 5 women experiencing postnatal depression, postnatal anxiety and 1 in 3 experiencing birth trauma with PTSD.
We need more mothers and healthcare professionals educated in this field where they understand the risk factors and know how to safely use Nootropics to help support mothers with their mood and cognition.
Medication and Therapy can be helpful but Nootropics are the missing piece of the puzzle.
Research shows that certain nutrient deficiencies are linked with postnatal mood disorders.
Both traditional and modern research shows how Nootropic herbs, medicinal mushrooms and key nutrients are effective in alleviating depression, anxiety and boosting cognition.
It's time to get the right knowledge and make a difference!
I know that you know there is more to supporting maternal mental health than the sub par bandaid approaches currently on offer within the mainstream maternity system. You want a more holistic approach, a root cause treatment plan backed by evidence.
You want to know:
- Why postnatal mood disorders are on the rise and what you can do to make a positive change
- What nutrient deficiencies are linked with postnatal mood and cognitive issues
- What blood tests you or your clients should be getting to find out the underlying cause
- What the link is between thyroid issues, adrenal dysfunction and maternal mood
- You want to understand more about the gut brain connection and the role of the microbiome in maternal mood
- You want to know what nootropics are and how they can help including understanding which herbal medicines, nutrients and medicinal mushrooms will be of benefit and how to use them in a safe and effective way
- You want to be able to determine if a mother is struggling with a mood disorder or if it’s actually PMDD or ADHD, both which can mimic symptoms of postnatal mood disorders but need to be treated differently
But it all feels overwhelming and you don’t know where to start or where to get the correct information!
This is a huge topic with so much fascinating research emerging in the world of integrative medicine. It’s the missing puzzle piece we have been looking for when it comes to maternal mental health and supporting our mothers.
This is why I created ‘Nootropics for Maternal Mental Health’ so that you can get a clear understanding from someone like myself (a degree qualified Herbalist and Naturopath) with over a decade of industry experience working with hundreds of mothers, doulas, midwives and first hand experience with my own three pregnancies.
If you’re wanting confidence in your ability to know exactly how to find the underlying contributing factors to poor maternal mood and cognition then this course is for you.
If you want to know exactly what nutrient deficiencies you need to be looking out for and how to test and interpret these then this course is for you.
If you want to connect the dots between thyroid and adrenal dysfunction and it’s affect on maternal mood and cognition then this course is for you.
If you want to know more about the gut brain axis and the effect of the microbiome on maternal mood and cognition then this course is for you.
If you want reference guides that explain the best nootropics for supporting maternal mood and cognition and how to use them safely in the postpartum period then this course is for you
When you join you will get instant access to my self paced course where you can work your way through each module at your own pace with the opportunity to submit questions for me to respond to at any time (you get lifetime access)!
You also get access to my library of scientific journal articles which I update regularly as well as the course handbook which includes herbal monographs and lesson summaries.
We need to start treating maternal mental health as a serious community issue and rather than slapping a bandaid solution on top or even worse ignoring it, we need to understand the connection between nutritional depletion and maternal mood and how nootropics in the form of herbal medicine, nutrients, medicinal mushrooms and probiotics can offer immense support to mothers.
WHY Nootropics for mMH?
- This course will teach you exactly what blood tests to get or suggest to understand what nutritional deficiencies may be at play.
- You'll understand the evidence behind which nutrients are linked with postnatal mood disorders and poor cognition in mothers
- You'll learn how the postpatum microbiome plays an important role in maternal mood
- You'll learn how thyroid function and adrenal dysfunction are intimately linked with postnatal mood
- You'll learn how motherhood physically changes the maternal brain and what that means for mothers
- You'll learn how birth trauma, sleep deprivation and isolation affect the maternal brain
- You will learn how to identify if poor mood could actually be due to Pre Menstural Disphoric Disorder (PMDD)
- You will discover how poor cognition may actually be undiagnosed ADHD
- You will learn how to support mothers navigating the double whammy of perimenopause and postpartum (an increasing issue as mothers are having babies later)
- You will discover the fascinating world of Nootopics and how they work to enhance mood and cognition in mothers
- You will learn all about specific Nootropic herbs, medicinal mushrooms, key nutrients and psychobiotics for mothers
In this online course, you will receive:
- Self Paced Learning
- Bite Sized Video Modules
- Bonus PDFS
- Checklists
- Access to ask questions and get guidance from myself
- Lifetime Access
BY THE END OF THIS COURSE YOU WILL:
- Feel confident in understanding the underlying causes of maternal mood disorders
- Be able to identify risk factors and red flags for better prevention and faster treatment
- Know exactly what blood tests to get/order to investivate the root cause of the issues
- Be able to understand the holistic picture of what combination of factors need to be addressed
- Have a deep understanding of how different nootropics work
- Feel empowered to be able to select which nootropics would be most suitable for each indivudial situation
Testimonials
Rachael, Social Worker & Postpartum Doula
''As a perinatal social worker I always aim to incorporate a wholistic approach to caring for my clients. Completing this course has given me a lot more confidence to guide and refer women to incorporating nootropics in their healing and recovery. I especially liked the resources included in the course such as- the safety chart, blood test cheat sheet and all the great foods and recipes! It makes it very easy to pass on inforation to my clients that they can then easily incorporate at home. If you have wanted to know more about how to nootropics can support maternal mental health then this is a great and easy to follow course to complete''
Dr Hilary Claire, Clinical Psychologist & Coach for Motherhood Burnout
''Many moms struggle with postnatal depletion, anxiety, and depression, yet often find that available support options fall short. This is why a resource like this is so vital. This course is comprehensive and easy to follow. Kate explains everything about nootropics clearly and how mothers, as well as those supporting them, can use these safely. As a mom and a therapist who supports mothers with maternal health challenges, I understand the critical need for this information. It’s exciting to see how nutrients and herbs can positively impact our brains, anxiety, mood, focus, and more. This knowledge should be shared with every mom and every professional who works with mothers!''
TO REGISTER FOR THIS ONLINE PROGRAM:
- Click through the enrol now button
- You'll be taken to the enrolment page
- Choose to pay either full amount or via payment plan
- You'll receive an email with your login details to the program and you can get started anytime!
FULL PAYMENT
payment plan
FAQs
This course is for anyone interested in learning more about the holistic treatment of postnatal mood disorders. Whether you are a mother wanting to learn for your own wellbeing or you are a doula, counsellor, naturopath, nutritionist or birth worker want to be able to better support your clients.
It starts as soon as you enrol and is self paced. You will have lifetime access and receive all future updates to the program.
You can go through the modules at your own pace and they can be done in one sitting or take as long as you need. You get life time access!
Nope it's all self paced and pre recorded so you can take as little or as long as needed
Yes! You can ask me questions at anytime and get lifetime access/support within the course portal
Yes! When you are finished you can email me to obtain your certificate of completion which recognises your study with me
Testimonials
Hannah, The Mama Naturopath
I love Kate's way of teaching and found Nootropics for Maternal Mental Health to be very informative. The desktop reference charts have been especially handy for quickly referring to. It was obvious how much time and knowledge Kate has put into this course and how passionate she is in supporting women to have a better understanding of their health."
Alexi, Mother Folk Nutrition
''Kate has put together this course with so much generosity and warmth. She has so much knowledge and experience to share. I have gained such in depth information from doing this course and I felt like I already knew a lot! Kate delivers the course in bite sized pieces which feels so helpful when you've got little kids to tend to and limited time. I have loved doing this course and I'm so grateful to Kate for creating it. This is an area that is so often overlooked in postpartum. It can be daunting to seek help when you're in the midst of postpartum depression or anxiety and this is a great resource to have access to, to know there are options available to help.''
THE MODULES
Learn about the different types of postpartum mood disorders including stats, symptoms and risk factors
Understand the changes that occur to mothers brains during pregnancy and postpartum
Deep dive into the root causes of postnatal depression and understand contributing factors involved
Deep dive into postnatal anxiety and understand the underlying factors that can contribute
Learn about the key neurotransmitters that affect mood and what can increase and decrease their function
Discover the link between the gut - brain axis and how the microbiome plays an important role in shaping maternal mood
Discover how birth trauma affects the brain, its role in the development of PTSD and how it can affect maternal mood
Learn how to differentiate between postnatal mood disorders and conditions such as Pre Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder and ADHD which can mimic symptoms of postnatal mood disorders
Learn how nootropic herbs, medicinal mushrooms, nutrients and psychobiotics work to boost mood and cognition
Explore the world of nootropics and get access to a library of monographs that explain their benefits, function and how they can help support maternal mood and cognition
Your instructor
Kate Harrison
Kate is a Naturopath, Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula and mother of two boys located in Northern NSW, Australia. She is passionate about supporting mothers as they transition to motherhood and cares for them using herbal medicine, nutrition and traditional practices during the fourth trimester and beyond.