Intense and varied emotions are naturally a part of matrescence, the process and transition of becoming a mother. Here are some coping strategies for new moms.
Intense and varied emotions are naturally a part of matrescence, the process and transition of becoming a mother. Here are some coping strategies for new moms.
Many peripartum women experience at least some scattered depressive symptoms. Sometimes, it becomes major depression, bringing unique challenges to mothers and therapists alike.
Many peripartum women experience at least some scattered depressive symptoms. Sometimes, it becomes major depression, bringing unique challenges to mothers and therapists alike.
Caregivers are opening up about their mental health after the birth of a baby during a pandemic. Providers can support caregivers of all gender identities.
Caregivers are opening up about their mental health after the birth of a baby during a pandemic. Providers can support caregivers of all gender identities.
Feelings of depression are often hidden or go unmentioned for fear of being seen as a “bad mom.” But ignoring depression can be like trying to run with a broken leg.
Feelings of depression are often hidden or go unmentioned for fear of being seen as a “bad mom.” But ignoring depression can be like trying to run with a broken leg.
TV shows like Black-ish that talk about postpartum depression helps to open doors so we can all talk more about perinatal anxiety and depression in mainstream culture.
TV shows like Black-ish that talk about postpartum depression helps to open doors so we can all talk more about perinatal anxiety and depression in mainstream culture.
During pregnancy, it can feel like thinking about the baby is taking up all of your mental space along with body space—leaving precious little room for you.
During pregnancy, it can feel like thinking about the baby is taking up all of your mental space along with body space—leaving precious little room for you.
Being hard on yourself after having a baby is common. The impacts of this mindset don't only affect the person struggling. Self-compassion can be a revolutionary approach.
Being hard on yourself after having a baby is common. The impacts of this mindset don't only affect the person struggling. Self-compassion can be a revolutionary approach.
Some anxiety is normal during pregnancy but if you are experiencing severe symptoms that interfere with your quality of life for more than two weeks, see your healthcare provider.
Some anxiety is normal during pregnancy but if you are experiencing severe symptoms that interfere with your quality of life for more than two weeks, see your healthcare provider.
Getting a good night’s sleep is one of the best preventive strategies available to pregnant women. It can help prevent postpartum depression as well as birth complications.
Getting a good night’s sleep is one of the best preventive strategies available to pregnant women. It can help prevent postpartum depression as well as birth complications.
It’s increasingly common for someone to be diagnosed with a condition such as ADHD or autism as an adult. A diagnosis often brings relief, but it can also come with as many questions as answers.