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Coping With Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
After the birth of their babies, at least 1 in 7 women (likely even a larger number than [...]
Lack of Intimacy After Baby — and How to Handle It
Let's face it — a baby changes everything. (And I do mean everything.) From the raging hormones to [...]
Coping Tools for Fertility, Prenatal & Postpartum Anxiety
As a psychotherapist specializing in perinatal and maternal mental health, one of the most common reasons women [...]
Feeling Overwhelmed by Motherhood? Try This Strategy
Before we get into the bulk of this blog, I want to start with two simple statements that [...]
Supporting Parents After Infant Loss & Miscarriage
The holidays are one of the happiest times of the year. But for parents grieving an infant loss [...]
5 Tips to Advocating for Your Own Mental Health
We’ve all been there… You’re at your doctor’s appointment when the physician asks: “Do you have anything specific [...]
Balancing the Holidays & Infertility
The holidays can be an extremely difficult time for those experiencing infertility. Holiday gatherings can cause anxiety, sadness, [...]
Worried About Sending Your Baby to Daycare? These 5 Tips Can Help
To all the parents out there preparing to send your baby to daycare for the first time, I [...]
Considering Mental Health Medication Use During Your Perinatal Journey
The perinatal period is often a time when women feel more acutely aware of how the health [...]
Parenting Solo: How to Best Prepare for When Your Partner Has to Travel
Let’s face it, having a spouse who travels for work isn’t always easy. Aside from the feelings of [...]
5 Tips for the Introverted Mom
It's a statement I hear from almost all of my patients: "I love my child, but the non-stop [...]
When Dad is Depressed: The Facts About Paternal Depression
Whether you’ve experienced it firsthand or not, most of us are familiar with the reality of postpartum depression. [...]
Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders: What to Look for and What You Can Do
Given all the changes that come with pregnancy and parenthood, you might be wondering if the emotional and [...]
Parenting Mistakes Aren’t Only Inevitable, They’re Important
Do a quick hashtag search for #momfails or #dadfails, and you’ll see it for yourself… Thousands upon thousands [...]
Mom Guilt is Real! How to Understand & Overcome It
Motherhood. It’s an experience with extreme highs and super-low lows. In other words, a relentless roller coaster of [...]