When Perimenopause And Postpartum Overlap with Dr. Shosh Bennett

According to the CDC , women are having babies later in life. "First births for older mothers increased, with a 12.6% rise for those aged 30 to 34 and a 25% increase for mothers aged 35 and older ." The continuing trend of delayed motherhood means more cases of older moms experiencing perimenopause during their postpartum recovery period. With very similar symptoms between perimenopause and postpartum, how can a person tell what is happening or even know what to do about it? On this episode, Dr Shosh explains symptoms, mental health impact, and evidence-based support. Full show notes: fourthtrimesterpodcast.com Connect with Dr Shoshana Bennett drshosh.com | Wellness Plan | Dr Shosh Radio Show | Dark Side Of The Full Moon Dr Shoshana's books Children of the Depressed: Healing the Childhood Wounds That Come from Growing Up with a Depressed Parent | Postpartum Depression For Dummies | Pregnant on Prozac: The Essential Guide To Making The Best Decision For You And Your Baby | Beyond the Blues: Understanding and Treating Prenatal and Postpartum Depression & Anxiety Learn more Intimacy After Baby in a Way That Feels Right for You with Dr Shosh | The Myths Of Motherhood | Why Women Are Slipping Through The Cracks | Postpartum OCD Is A Thing | postpartum.net | How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby Resources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram

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When Perimenopause And Postpartum Overlap with Dr. Shosh Bennett is an episode from Fourth Trimester Podcast: The first months and beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | Doula by Sarah Roselinda Trott.

This episode is 01:08:40 long.

This episode was published on Jan 10, 2026.

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