Category: Pregnancy & Birthing
The Good Therapy Blog
November 23rd, 2010 |
“I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.” - Louisa May Alcott
There is a multitude of ways to work through stuck places. I use the phrase “stuck places” here as an umbrella under which all reasons people enter into therapy may be categorized. Our reasons are stated in the many and various ways we speak of our particular motivation for calling a therapist. These can range from individual to relationship issues, anxiety to depression, phobias to addictions, loss of identity to gender identity issues, PTSD to Bipolar Disorder….. a longer list of issues or circumstances... Read More
October 25th, 2010 |
For generations, family members have noted the differences that naturally arise in children raised in the same family. How is it that John, the first born and only boy, seems to have such different personality characteristics than his younger brother, raised in the same house by the same parents just two years apart? Good question!
Theories of personality abound. You may be familiar with some of the more popular models, often used in work or educational settings. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), based on the four major personality styles described by Swiss psychoanalyst Carl Jung, is... Read More
October 21st, 2010 |
Having a baby is a milestone occasion in many women’s lives. It is a time of profound role transition and development of reordering of priorities. For many women, motherhood brings joy, a sense of wonder, and tremendous fulfillment. And, for at least 20% of all child-bearing women, motherhood can bring about significant perinatal mood/anxiety concerns.
What is a perinatal mood/anxiety disorder (PMAD)? I would like to first underscore that in no way do I recommend labeling a woman as “disordered.” As a strengths-based therapist, I believe that empowering clients to work through challenges... Read More
September 9th, 2010 |
A GoodTherapy.org News Summary
Postnatal depression is well-known for mothers, but what about fathers? New research shows that both mothers and fathers can become depressed after their child is born. While the rates for men are lower than women across the board, depression peaks for both genders at the same time: within the first year after the child’s birth. The study looked at almost 87,000 families in the U.K. over a course of 14 years, and tracked parents’ reports of depression from the time of childbirth up... Read More
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June 20th, 2010 |
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It may not be a factor faced by every couple undergoing marriage or family counseling, but postpartum depression is a part of many births, and for 13% of women, it doesn’t fade after the first few days. New research presents a compelling case as to the cause of postpartum depression, which was previously unknown. When the baby is born, estrogen levels plummet, but levels of an enzyme called monoamine oxidase A (MAO-A) skyrocket. MAO-A works against neurotransmitters that elevate a person’s mood. MAO-A... Read More
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June 1st, 2010 |
At first, you think it’s normal. Maybe it’s just lack of sleep. Or the monotony of endless feedings, laundry, and chores. It could be the isolation. The lack of time with your spouse. And the baby is just one big need machine, and she doesn’t even smile back yet. You thought it would be more rewarding, more joyful. And sometimes you even resent her and how she has changed everything. You try to accept that this is what your life is like now. You push yourself to get through it. Minutes can seem like hours when the baby cries. And hours drag on into days and weeks. Hey, what day is it anyway?... Read More
May 18th, 2010 |
A GoodTherapy.org News Summary
During the course of pregnancy, women are often affected by a series of guidelines and pieces of advice administered by their doctors and other health professionals, and combined with societal messages about how pregnant women are supposed to behave, such pieces of advice may prove difficult to understand or to follow. Relying instead on the advice of mothers and grandmothers seems to be a popular alternative, according to a study recently carried out at the University of London. Investigating... Read More
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April 26th, 2010 |
Unplanned pregnancies can be quite a dilemma, a real crisis to find yourself in. Having fears and concerns about how you’re going to deal with this is normal and it’s common for anyone to ask, “How am I going to get through this difficult time?” Taking the time to go through a process of exploring your options can be very empowering. One of the options available to you is placing your baby for adoption. Developing an adoption plan to help you move forward will be one of the most difficult decisions you can make, but it takes maturity, and shows you are putting your child’s needs before... Read More
April 14th, 2010 |
Affective a significant number of new mothers, Post Natal Depression, or PND, is a psychological issue typically address with either psychotherapy, medication, or a combination of both, but recently, a mother of eight and graduating doctoral student from Australia has suggested that the pressure of gender roles has a lot to do with PND, and that exploration and modification of these roles may be a straightforward and effective treatment. The woman has... Read More
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February 24th, 2010 |
The effects of depression on women during pregnancy, as well as potential issues linked to developing children, have been creating a recent need for innovation in terms of treatment, and a study just completed at Stanford University has shed some light on a potential option. Acupuncture, a staple of traditional Chinese medicine, can be specifically geared towards depression, and was administered to pregnant women with associated symptoms, while a control... Read More
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February 12th, 2010 |
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Psychological issues that encourage people to seek professional help can affect clients of any age and situation, but women who have recently given birth are often indicated as being at a somewhat high risk of developing post-partum depression. This concern has been shown to have considerable potential effects on children, and has been the subject of numerous studies in recent decades. Yet antenatal depression, which is experienced... Read More
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January 14th, 2010 |
The idea that a stronger bond may be created between a mother and her child if breastfeeding is performed during the first few month's of a baby's life has been supported for some time, though the precise effects of breastfeeding on the mental health of children and adolescents has been largely unknown. A recent study published in the Journal of Pediatrics, however, has endeavored to discover this link and has shown that mothers who breastfed for longer than six months had children who consistently exhibited improved behavior... Read More
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December 31st, 2009 |
Though the experience of giving birth and becoming a mother is a joyous one for many, some mothers may experience prolonged or chronic periods of emotional and mental difficulty following their deliveries, and a state of post-partum depression may make life less enjoyable. Hoping to help women fight the onset of this fairly common pregnancy challenge, researchers at the University of Wisconsin have suggested that a heightened intake of Omega 3 fatty acids during pregnancy can help avoid symptoms, and... Read More
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September 4th, 2009 |
Working through feelings of depression can be a significant challenge at any point of life, but women who become pregnant may experience additional difficulty in the face of numerous restrictions regarding traditional treatment. As a number of psychiatric medications indicated for feelings of depression are not recommended for use during pregnancy, suggests a recently released review of published literature on the topic, psychotherapy... Read More
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