What is postpartum rage? Symptoms, causes, and treatments by Hannah DeWitt | Mar 19, 2025 | Mental Health Topics, Postpartum & Pregnancy Though having and raising a child can be a wonderful and fulfilling experience, giving birth certainly comes with its tribulations. A myriad of emotions often accompanies the grueling process of giving birth. Some new parents might feel tired, anxious, unhappy, or even angry during the hard process of postpartum recovery. …
How to cushion the grief after a miscarriage or losing a pregnancy by Hannah DeWitt | Sep 29, 2023 | Grief & Loss, Mental Health Topics, Postpartum & Pregnancy The experience of being pregnant can be transformative for your body, mind, and spirit. Your relationship with your partner might change in anticipation of bringing new life into the world. Your identity may begin to shift as you feel the great responsibility of being a parent. But then, the worst…
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month: How to support grieving families during the month of October by Hannah DeWitt | Oct 31, 2022 | Grief & Loss, Mental Health Topics, Postpartum & Pregnancy Losing any loved one is tragic, but losing a baby can be particularly devastating. It’s something no one should have to experience, yet every year, too many parents face miscarriages and infant loss. In order to support those who have lost babies, born and unborn, and remember the little ones…
How to cope with PMDD-related relationship issues by Emily Simonian, M.A., LMFT | Oct 24, 2022 | Ask a Therapist, Mental Health Topics, Postpartum & Pregnancy Q: I am diagnosed with PMDD. It is a very debilitating hormonal-based mood disorder that causes me The family member I love with truly is amazing and he really is my rock… but recently he’s been saying things like “your stress is stressing me out and I can’t be happy.”…
Understanding postpartum depression by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC | May 23, 2022 | Depression, Mental Health Topics, Postpartum & Pregnancy Having a baby is life-changing and often brings heightened emotions. While feelings of joy, excitement, and even stress are normal, persistent sadness, guilt, or despair may be a sign of postpartum depression (PPD). PPD is a common disorder that affects many parents, and it’s important to get help and support….
Strategies for coping with infertility and infertility depression by Wistar Murray | Oct 19, 2021 | Depression, Mental Health Topics, Postpartum & Pregnancy Even scientific literature has described infertility as “the most upsetting experience” of a person’s life. This seems to be more true for women than men, since their minds and bodies usually bear the greater burden of infertility treatment. It’s pretty clear how culture, biology, and identity can all align to…
Are my fears normal or do I have postpartum anxiety? Here’s what new moms need to know by Taylor Bennett | Sep 28, 2020 | Anxiety, Mental Health Topics, Postpartum & Pregnancy Today, new moms understand that they may experience “the baby blues” and maybe even postpartum depression. These are two very real possibilities that they prepare for. But there’s another common condition that new moms develop after having a baby that is less talked about: postpartum anxiety. While it’s normal to…