Dr. Jessica Vernon, MD, PMH-C
Dr. Jessica Vernon, MD, PMH-C, is a Board-Certified OB/GYN who has cared for and supported thousands of people throughout their reproductive journeys over the past 15 years. She is the associate medical director and director of mental health at Oula, a midwifery-based women’s health startup in New York City. As a mom of two, she brings her lived experience with the transition to parenthood to her work. She has a deep passion for providing holistic, people-centered, culturally humble care and has developed programs to increase access to perinatal mental health care and improve health equity. She has received professional recognition and has been quoted in the media for both her work and expertise in the field as well as her openness in sharing her own story. She also serves on the board of directors for Postpartum Support International. Then Comes Baby is her first book.