So Glad You Asked with Dr. Ruta Nonacs

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MGH Center for Women's Mental Health

8 episodes

6 days ago

Welcome to the season 1 finale of So Glad You Asked! In this powerful episode, we’re unpacking some of the most essential questions about maternal mental health — including one that many moms quietly struggle with: Do I have postpartum depression or anxiety? To help us understand this important topic, we’re joined by Dr. Lee Cohen and Dr. Marlene Freeman, Director and Associate Director of the Ammon-Pinizzotto Center for Women’s Mental Health at Mass General Hospital. Alongside Dr. Ruta, th...

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Episodes (8/8)

So Glad You Asked with Dr. Ruta Nonacs

We're Here To Help You Answer: Do I Have Postpartum Depression or Anxiety?

4 months ago

39 minutes

So Glad You Asked with Dr. Ruta Nonacs

Everyone Has an Opinion. Is There a “Right” Way to Feed My Baby?

Infant feeding looks different for every family. Whether you’re exclusively breastfeeding, formula feeding, or somewhere in between, feeding your baby can come with challenges — and plenty of stigma. In this episode of So Glad You Asked, Allie sits down with three amazing moms who’ve tried it all: Susie, a stay-at-home mom; Kriti, a marketing executive and maternal mental health advocate; and Desiree Cameron, Birthing Abundantly Maternal Services, Certified Lactation Counselor, and Full Spect...

4 months ago

27 minutes

So Glad You Asked with Dr. Ruta Nonacs

I Lost My Mom While Pregnant. How Do I Move Forward?

Welcome back to So Glad You Asked with Dr. Ruta Nonacs! In this episode, we’re holding space for the often overlooked experience of grief during pregnancy and the postpartum period. We hear from a mother who navigated the loss of her own mom while pregnant with her second child — and how that profound loss shaped her postpartum experience, including her struggle with postpartum depression. Later, we sit down with Hannah Bonoyer, BSN, RN, PMH-C, a seasoned labor and delivery nurse and perinata...

5 months ago

25 minutes

So Glad You Asked with Dr. Ruta Nonacs

This Isn’t What I Expected. What Comes Next After a Traumatic Birth?

Welcome back to So Glad You Asked with Dr. Ruta Nonacs! Birth is a journey that can bring incredible joy—but for many, it can also come with unexpected challenges. This week, we hear from Kara about a topic that hits home for so many parents: healing from a traumatic birth and deciding whether to have another child. Then, our host Allie Hales speaks to her own birth experiences—the highs, the lows, and what she wishes she knew. If you’ve felt overwhelmed by your birth experience or unsure abo...

5 months ago

23 minutes

So Glad You Asked with Dr. Ruta Nonacs

I Have Bipolar Disorder. Can I Keep Taking My Meds While Pregnant?

Welcome back to So Glad you Asked! In this episode, we’re diving into a crucial but often overlooked topic: the safe use of psychiatric medications during pregnancy. You'll hear from a listener with bipolar disorder who asks Dr. Ruta if it’s safe to stay on her medications while planning for pregnancy. Plus, author and advocate Michelle Yang shares her personal journey navigating pregnancy with mental illness, as well as her unique cultural experiences as an Asian mom. We hope you leave today...

6 months ago

27 minutes

So Glad You Asked with Dr. Ruta Nonacs

We Asked, She Answered: Dr. Jade Wu - What Every Mom Should Know About Sleep

Today, our hosts dive even deeper into a conversation with Dr. Jade Wu - a leading sleep expert and psychologist - on a topic that literally keeps moms up at night - Sleep. From understanding the science of how sleep changes during pregnancy and the postpartum period, to practical tips you can use right away, this is a must-listen: what every mom should know about sleep. Recommended Resources: Check out Dr. Ruta’s Resource HubLearn More about Dr. Jade WuFind your copy of Hello Sleep here Disc...

6 months ago

28 minutes

So Glad You Asked with Dr. Ruta Nonacs

I’m a New Mom. Will I Ever Sleep Again?

Welcome to the very first episode of So Glad you Asked! We’re kicking off with the #1 most requested topic — sleep — based on input from hundreds of providers and parents we surveyed for this show. You'll hear from Emily, a newly postpartum mom as she shares the real questions that literally keep her up at night: struggling with sleep while juggling both a toddler and newborn at home! We’re also joined by Dr. Jade Wu, a board-certified psychologist & leading sleep expert, who helps us exp...

6 months ago

32 minutes

So Glad You Asked with Dr. Ruta Nonacs

Introducing: So Glad You Asked with Dr. Ruta Nonacs

Introducing: Motherhood comes with a million questions. So why is it so hard to get real answers? Why does society tell moms to just “push through” - like it’s just part of the job? And when moms do ask for help, why is the first place we turn to Google? Why are we left scrolling social media or scouring the internet for answers? That's why we created So Glad You Asked with Dr. Ruta Nonacs - a show where you bring your toughest maternal and mental health questions to top experts and get real,...

7 months ago

3 minutes