The postpartum period brings major hormonal shifts. We offer whole-body care to help you recover your energy, balance, and healthy weight.
A no-obligation 30-minute call to answer your questions and map out your options.
Tuesdays | 7:00–8:30 PM EST | 30 minutes
The weeks and months after giving birth can bring joy, but also challenges like sadness, anxiety, fatigue, or feeling overwhelmed. When these emotions are intense or persistent, they may point to postpartum depression or postpartum anxiety — both of which can affect your health and daily well-being.
At SustainMD, we understand how the postpartum period impacts both physical and emotional health. Hormonal shifts, sleep disruption, and changes in appetite or weight often overlap with metabolic health. Our role is not to replace mental health or OB/GYN specialists, but to provide obesity medicine and primary care that take your postpartum experience into account.
Through membership-based telehealth, Dr. Allison Pope Barbee, MD, offers ongoing, compassionate support. Your care is personalized, stigma-free, and designed to adapt as your needs change during recovery.
Type of Care: Virtual telemedicine-based memberships
Serving Patients In: California, Florida, Maine, North Carolina
Ideal For: New mothers seeking support for physical recovery, emotional health, and long-term well-being
First Step: Initial telehealth consultation with Dr. Allison Barbee
It’s common to experience mood swings or “baby blues” in the first days after delivery. But when sadness, anxiety, or overwhelm persist beyond two weeks, they may indicate postpartum depression or anxiety.
At SustainMD, we recognize that postpartum conditions affect more than emotions — they can influence sleep, nutrition, metabolism, energy, and weight. Our care considers these factors while providing support that respects your journey as a new mother.
Persistent sadness, guilt, or hopelessness
Difficulty bonding with your baby
Anxiety, panic attacks, or racing thoughts
Changes in appetite or sleep not tied to your baby’s schedule
Feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope with daily tasks
Acknowledging these symptoms is the first step toward personalized care that supports both mental and physical recovery.
Our virtual membership model allows us to adapt primary care and obesity medicine to your postpartum needs. Your plan may include:
Screening for postpartum depression and anxiety, with referrals to licensed therapists as needed
Medical evaluation of conditions that affect energy, mood, or metabolism (such as thyroid health)
Guidance on nutrition, rest, and gentle movement to restore balance
Recommendations for safe postpartum weight management strategies
Resources for new moms, including stress management and family support
Postpartum recovery is about more than emotional health. Many mothers want to regain strength, energy, and stability while also navigating body changes. At SustainMD, we consider how factors like metabolism, hormones, and nutrition affect weight and overall well-being after childbirth.
While we don’t replace specialist postpartum programs, we provide personalized guidance and coordinate referrals when additional care is needed — always with compassion and without stigma.
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Review our Membership Plans & Pricing
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Choose the plan that fits your needs
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Complete your secure online intake form
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Schedule your initial telehealth visit with Dr. Allison Barbee
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Begin your personalized care plan for postpartum recovery and long-term health
Allison Pope Barbee, MD is a Board-Certified Family Medicine physician with over 20 years of clinical experience. She understands the unique physical and emotional challenges new mothers face and provides thoughtful, evidence-based care that adapts to your postpartum needs.
She is also a proud member of the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), advocating for accessible, respectful care for all patients.
We provide virtual, membership-based care for postpartum recovery in:
Patient12
Dr. Barbee listens to your concerns, is empathetic and knowledgable. Not once has she made me feel ashamed or less than. She gives practical, reasonable and most importantly, doable recommendations. She uses lifestyle interventions instead of immediately jumping to medications, but will also use medications if you and she believe
Patient11
Dr. Barbee has been a remarkable weight loss physician for me. She distinguished herself by customizing her approach to suit my individual needs. Throughout our sessions, she was incredibly attentive, understanding my specific health concerns and weight loss goals. Dr. Barbee excelled in explaining the details of the medications she
Patient10
Dr. Barbee is an extremely knowledgeable physician who I rely on with all my medical needs. Her bedside manner is impeccable and very friendly. She listens to all of my issues and gets to the bottom of any problem you may have. I honestly cannot say enough good things about
Patient9
Dr Barbee actually listened to me and was able to diagnose my symptoms and actually treat and control the issue. I can not thank her enough! She was super patient and kind. Something you don’t really see now a days.
A.M.
Dr. Barbee understands that health is not one-size-fits-all. She takes the time to listen, remembers details, and works collaboratively with me as things evolve. The most meaningful part of working with her is feeling truly heard and supported, not just during appointments but overall in my care.
Andrea
The best! I have been a patient of Dr. Barbee’s for years! She has guided and treated me in my worst and best days. Her professionalism is top notch, along with her knowledge of health. You cannot ask for any better care than Dr. Barbee!
Suzanne Layser
Truly a compassionate Doctor- I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Barbee. I felt truly cared for. Dr. Barbee was incredibly compassionate, took the time to really listen, and never made me feel rushed. She asked thoughtful questions and genuinely wanted to understand what I was experiencing. What impressed
Patient8
Dr. Barbee is an extremely knowledgeable physician who I rely on with all my medical needs. Her bedside manner is impeccable and very friendly. She listens to all of my issues and gets to the bottom of any problem you may have. I honestly cannot say enough good things about
Patient7
Great doctor- Dr. Barbee is a kind and caring doctor. She is the type of person you can talk to and really will listen. She understands your problems and will work with you to solve them. She is very thorough and make sure everything is looked at does not miss
Patient6
Thoughtful, caring and truly helpful-I have been a patient of Dr. Barbee for many years. I have always found her honest and helpful. She works hard to look at root causes, which can take a while to figure out. She is persistent, yet kind. As we age, our bodies change.
Get compassionate, virtual postpartum support tailored to your emotional and physical needs. Serving CA, FL, ME, and NC.
