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Dr. Nicole Kumi, PhD, PMH-C is a maternal mental health expert, educator, researcher, speaker, and founder of The Whole Mom, an organization dedicated to transforming how women are supported during the transition to motherhood.
Through national media appearances, published articles, healthcare partnerships, and innovative programming, Dr. Kumi is helping redefine the "fourth trimester" by focusing not only on the health of the baby, but on the emotional, psychological, and identity changes experienced by the mother.
Her work centers on a simple but powerful belief:
We prepare women for birth. We must also prepare them for becoming mothers.
Changing the Conversation Around Motherhood
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Recent Media Features
A New Approach to Supporting Mothers During The Fourth Trimester
Dr. Kumi discusses why postpartum support shouldn't end at six weeks and introduces her evidence-based Fourth Trimester Program.
Breastfeeding and Mental Health: 7 Signs It May Be Time to Change Your Feeding Plan
A feature exploring the relationship between infant feeding, maternal well-being, and permitting mothers to protect both their baby and themselves.
Mom Brain Is Real. But Not For The Reason You Think
A feature exploring the neuroscience of motherhood, challenging common misconceptions about "mom brain" and highlighting the remarkable ways the maternal brain adapts after birth..
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The Birth of the Mother
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Beyond the 6-Week Visit
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Rethinking Maternal Mental Health
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Prevention Before Crisis
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The Neuroscience of Motherhood
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The Science of Sleep Deprivation
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Evidence-Based Postpartum Care
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Supporting Working Parents
Speaking Topics
About Dr. Nicole
Dr. Nicole Kumi, PhD, PMH-C, is the founder of The Whole Mom and creator of the evidence-based Fourth Trimester Program, helping mothers navigate one of the most significant and least supported transitions of their lives.
Her work centers on a simple but powerful question:
"How do we better prepare women for becoming mothers, not just giving birth?"
Drawing on research in maternal mental health, neuroscience, and identity development, Dr. Kumi has developed innovative programs that bridge the gap between childbirth and long-term maternal well-being. Through education, practical tools, community, and evidence-based support, she is changing the conversation around what postpartum care should look like.