Ep 175: Postpartum Care with Dr. Jessica Vernon

Dr. Jessica Vernon is a board-certified OBGYN who has cared for thousands of people throughout their reproductive journeys over the past 15 years. She is an Associate Medical Director and Director of Mental Health at Oula, a women’s health startup in New York City offering comprehensive maternity care, from expert midwives to board-certified OBGYNs. It was Dr. Vernon’s personal experience that first inspired her to start Oula, and our conversation begins with unpacking the circumstances that followed the birth of her daughter. Next, we unpack the perinatal mental health work that inspired Dr. Vernon’s first book, Then Comes Baby, and the experiences as client and consultant that informed its content. Dr. Vernon shares some fundamentals of her approach to care, all centered around finding grace for yourself and your body after giving birth. Join us today to hear from a truly informed and compassionate guest!