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Mommy Mental Health

Your moods and health during and after pregnancy

Pregnancy
The Eight Best Pregnancy Holiday Tips

Shoshana Bennett Ph.D. on November 2, 2012

Here are some holiday tips for you - and by the way, these are great even if you’re not pregnant!

Here are some holiday tips for you - and by the way, these are great even if you’re not pregnant!

Sleep
You’re All Grown Up

Shoshana Bennett Ph.D. on October 4, 2012

You’re all grown up now and someone else’s parent.

You’re all grown up now and someone else’s parent.

Depression
When Support Groups Are A Bad Idea

Shoshana Bennett Ph.D. on August 5, 2012

The purpose of a support group is to help get you through a rough spot in your life and then getting on with your life!

The purpose of a support group is to help get you through a rough spot in your life and then getting on with your life!

Depression
Postpartum Depression Screening

Shoshana Bennett Ph.D. on June 8, 2012

We have a plethora of data stating how important it is for every new mom to be screened for postpartum depression. Whether it occurs in the office of the OB/GYN, pediatrician, midwife or other healthcare professional, it’s crucial it happens.

We have a plethora of data stating how important it is for every new mom to be screened for postpartum depression. Whether it occurs in the office of the OB/GYN, pediatrician, midwife or other healthcare professional, it’s crucial it happens.

Mating
Parent Dating Rules

Shoshana Bennett Ph.D. on March 28, 2012

There are a few essential rules for dating your spouse when you've got kids. Without these rules in place, the romance spark can leave quickly! Here are two of the most important.

There are a few essential rules for dating your spouse when you've got kids. Without these rules in place, the romance spark can leave quickly! Here are two of the most important.

Pregnancy
Eating Disorders and Pregnancy

Shoshana Bennett Ph.D. on February 28, 2012

This behavior is not only very dangerous when not pregnant, it's especially dangerous when one is.

This behavior is not only very dangerous when not pregnant, it's especially dangerous when one is.

Postpartum Depression
Check Your Thyroid!

Shoshana Bennett Ph.D. on August 1, 2011

Did you know that an underactive thyroid (hypothyroid) can mimic postpartum depression?

Did you know that an underactive thyroid (hypothyroid) can mimic postpartum depression?

Parenting
Competitive Parents

Shoshana Bennett Ph.D. on June 27, 2011

Why are the parents in mom's group so competitive?

Why are the parents in mom's group so competitive?