Internal Chatter - Postpartum Depression with Dr. Amanda Allen - 11/16/2023

Joining us on the chat today is Dr. Amanda “Mandy” Allen, the newest OB/GYN at Cascadia Women’s Clinic.  Mandy tackled the cold of Chicago for medical school, braved the heat of Las Vegas for her residency, and now is practicing at the perfect temperature here in Vancouver, WA.  She schools us in just how common PPD is (spoiler alert, it’s more common than breast cancer), its diverse symptoms, and tests how many acronyms Melissa and Staci can actually internalize.  We dive right into the murky water of PPD to clear things up a little by talking scales, screenings, and Pregnancy Centering.

When she’s not practicing, she enjoys spending time with her two dogs and two cats, hiking, snowboarding, rock climbing, and exploring the greater Portland/Vancouver area with her fiance, Dane.

Welcome Mandy!