02/03/2026
At Forward Spine Center, we believe maternal health care must include mental and emotional well-being, not just physical outcomes.
We recently had the opportunity to host a conversation with Kendra Olsen, LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker and perinatal mental health specialist, whose work focuses on supporting women through fertility challenges, pregnancy, postpartum, and the complex transition into motherhood.
In this discussion, we explore the often-unspoken realities many mothers experience, including:
• Infertility and pregnancy loss
• Postpartum anxiety, depression, and birth trauma
• The identity shift known as matrescence
• Why many mothers struggle silently while appearing “high-functioning”
• How compassionate, whole-person mental health support can build confidence and resilience
This conversation reinforces what we see every day in our clinic: when mothers are supported emotionally, families thrive.
We’re grateful to collaborate with providers who are committed to normalizing maternal mental health care and expanding access to meaningful support during the family-building years.
🎧 The full conversation is now available.
https://youtu.be/bnZwXfLdEw4?si=I4Um7hu3DJppUat1
Dr. Madeline is joined by Kendra Olsen, LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker, perinatal mental health specialist, and founder of Psychotherapy for Materna...