Season 3 Episode 5: When Dad Gets Baby Blues: Adjusting to Fatherhood & Paternal Depression/Anxiety with Dr. Kevin Gruenberg, PsyD & Gabrielle Kauffman of Maternal Mental Health NOW

InCast

Today we will explore the transition dads and partners face during pregnancy and postpartum that sometimes leads to paternal perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Dr. Kevin Gruenberg, PsyD, is a psychologist in private practice in Los Angeles who co-developed a home visitation program for fathers and their young children meant to promote paternal engagement and family wellbeing. Gabrielle Kaufman (MA, LPCC, BC-DMT, NCC, PMH-C) is a licensed professional clinical counselor with over 25 years’ experience providing services to new parents, particularly those suffering from symptoms of postpartum depression.

Listen and Learn:

• Rate of mood disorders in fathers compared to mothers
• Changes in hormone levels of the father or partner
• When Dad’s mood disorders most commonly occur
• Dads matter! What dads/partners uniquely offer that enhances baby’s development

Resources & Mentions:

• Contact Kevin Gruenberg
• Contact Gabrielle Kaufman

Resources to share with families

• https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/resources-for-fathers/
• https://www.padrecadre.com/

Check out our previous InCast episode with Gabrielle about Maternal PMAD

Related Products from InJoy:

• Dad Difference
• Recognizing & Treating Postpartum Depression