Welcome Back: So Glad You Asked with Dr. Ruta Nonacs Season 2

Your questions drive our show. Ask Dr. Ruta a question or share your story with us today! There is so much information available about postpartum depression that it can be hard to know where to begin. Reaching out for help can feel scary when you don't know where the conversation will lead. Finding a doctor or therapist, getting to appointments, and managing treatment can also be time-consuming, especially for new moms. In this episode, Dr. Ruta and Allie are joined by two renowned reproducti...

Your questions drive our show. Ask Dr. Ruta a question or share your story with us today! Infertility is common, affecting 1 in 6 couples worldwide. Infertility and the treatments that often accompany it can be stressful and may bring feelings of grief, anxiety, and depression. Taking care of your physical health, mental health, and relationships can be especially challenging while navigating fertility treatment. That's why Dr. Ruta and Allie sat down with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, MD, a board-cert...

Your questions drive our show. Ask Dr. Ruta a question or share your story with us today! Postpartum psychosis affects approximately 1-2 per 1,000 people after childbirth and is the most severe perinatal mental health condition. It is a medical emergency that often requires hospitalization, but with prompt treatment, recovery is possible. Dr. Ruta and Allie are joined by postpartum psychosis survivors and advocates Meghan Cliffel and Kriti Lodha. Together, they discuss what postpartum psychos...

Your questions drive our show. Ask Dr. Ruta a question or share your story with us today! Raising a child takes a village and affects the health and wellbeing of everyone involved. Most resources for new parents, understandably, focus on moms, often leaving out fathers, grandparents, friends, and other caregivers who may need support, too. Dr. Ruta and Allie sit down with Dr. Sheehan Fisher, PhD—Associate Professor and perinatal clinical psychologist at Northwestern University—to talk about h...

Your questions drive our show. Ask Dr. Ruta a question or share your story with us today! Mental health during pregnancy plays a critical role in postpartum well-being, yet many people aren’t sure what’s safe or where to start. If you’ve ever wondered how to get help or how to support someone you love, you’re not alone. It’s important that pregnant people have access to safe, effective mental health care. That’s why reproductive psychiatrists and OB-GYNs often work together to provide the bes...