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Loneliness and Isolation
The transition to motherhood can bring feelings of loneliness as life forces a new schedule and new priorities. A new mom’s responsibilities are never-ending, along with the added stress of insufficient sleep and managing a new normal in the household. Our society is set up such that a mom…
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Venting About How Moms Are Treated
We would all love to only associate positive things with pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, but that’s just not everyone’s experience. Unfortunately, many people have negative emotions, triggers, traumas, and heartbreak around these major life events. I get mad on behalf of parents, especially mothers, during the…
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Treatment for Perinatal Mood Disorders: Psychiatric Medication
Today’s episode focuses on medications during pregnancy and postpartum. This topic raises many questions and opinions, and women need more information to understand the options they can discuss with their doctor. Join us to learn more from today’s expert guest!
Treatment for Perinatal Mood Disorders:…
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Ongoing Stress and Healing
There is so much more to the perinatal mental health story than just postpartum depression. I’m coming in hot today on my soapbox to speak on behalf of many very frustrated mothers. The problem is that they are the default parent, being 100%, or nearly 100% responsible for…
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Default Parent
There is so much more to the perinatal mental health story than just postpartum depression. I’m coming in hot today on my soapbox to speak on behalf of many very frustrated mothers. The problem is that they are the default parent, being 100%, or nearly 100% responsible for taking care…
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Comparing Yourself to Others
Comparing yourself to others is a topic that comes up a LOT in therapy sessions. It’s a trap that many of us fall into, especially when engaging with social media. We often believe that everyone else has their shit together except us. Let me tell you upfront: nobody…