Claire Dowell

Sep 29, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Phindile Chowa |Kimi Chernoby |Claire Dowell |Elizabeth M. Barreras-Rivest

The moment my daughter was placed on my chest, I knew something was wrong. Her skin had a blue-purple tinge, and she barely cried. I instinctively began rubbing her tiny body, trying to stimulate her, but she remained quiet and minimally responsive. When I tried to put her on my chest to nurse, she did nothing. My doctor quietly left the room, and soon after, a team of medical professionals entered. They quickly took her from me, saying they needed to weigh and clean her up.

Mar 18, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Alan Lindemann |Shaili Jain |Kimi Chernoby |Claire Dowell

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!We sit down with Alan Lindemann, an obstetrics-gynecology physician, to delve into the intricate world of postpartum depression (PPD).

Oct 12, 2023 | kevinmd.com | Kimi Chernoby |Claire Dowell |Nathaniel Fleming |Brittany Ladson

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes!Join Theresa Mahon, an obstetrician-gynecologist, as she discusses her transformative journey in prioritizing postpartum care and the critical importance of the often-overlooked fourth trimester. Theresa shares her experiences and insights into improving the postpartum experience for new mothers and how the medical community can adapt to better meet their needs.

Sep 5, 2023 | kevinmd.com | Sonal Patel |Shaili Jain |Kimi Chernoby |Claire Dowell

The FDA approval of Zurzuvae (zuranolone), the first oral medication, has offered new hope to mothers who have exhausted all other treatment options to cope with their postpartum depression. This is a milestone in recognizing the maternal mental health crisis that plagues our country. The benefit of this drug is that it offers a new approach to treating postpartum depression and brings postpartum health into the spotlight.

Jun 17, 2023 | kevinmd.com | Brittany Ladson |Kimi Chernoby |Claire Dowell |Emily Hagen

An open response to “Breast or Bottle: The Illusion of Choice” by Amy Kennedy, MD. We see and hear you and are so sorry you endured these experiences. We are physicians practicing breastfeeding and lactation medicine, and we acknowledge the overwhelming lack of support for families after birth. Many of us have come to this field after experiencing our own similar challenges, and we would like to offer a different perspective.