Summary

Dr. Christiana Rebelle, a perinatal health consultant, researcher, and current Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health, shares her journey from military service and fitness to focusing on the health of moms and babies. She discusses the importance of the gut microbiome and the impact of birth and postpartum interventions on its diversity. Dr. Rebelle emphasizes the need for accurate and supportive guidance for expectant parents regarding nutrition and fitness, the latter of which she expresses is well behind the times. She also highlights the disparities in healthcare for pregnant women, particularly in the South, and the need for greater inclusion and awareness in the field. The conversation covers various topics related to pregnancy, healthcare, and challenges faced by military families. Dr. Rebelle also shares her personal experiences as a military spouse and the difficulties of raising a family while her wife is deployed. The conversation touches on the lack of support for military families and the challenges they face in accessing healthcare. Dr. Rebelle also talks about the insensitivity and assumptions made by some healthcare professionals regarding same-sex couples and alternative methods of conception.

Keywords

parenthood, pregnancy, military service, pregnancy fitness, health, pre- and perinatal psychology and health, health disparities, gut microbiome, birth interventions, diversity, same-sex couples, alternative methods of conception

Takeaways

• There is a lifelong importance of the gut microbiome on health, a foundation that is created at birth, and an impact of birth and postpartum interventions on its diversity.


• Accurate and supportive guidance for expectant parents regarding nutrition and fitness is a critical piece of the puzzle for the health of many generations.


• There are glaring disparities in healthcare for pregnant women from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, particularly in the South, and a need for greater inclusion and awareness in the field.


• Military families face unique challenges, including deployment and reintegration, and accessing appropriate healthcare.


• Healthcare professionals should be sensitive and knowledgeable about the experiences of
  same-sex couples and alternative methods of conception.

Guest Contact

Email: journal.editor@birthpsychology.com

Website: https://christianarebelle.com/

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