Pregnancy & Birthing

As a psychotherapist with extensive training in child development, I have a great appreciation for the unique developmental needs of our littlest humans. Much research has shown that breast ... Read More

The loss of a child is often considered to be the most painful, wrenching experience a person can have. The loss of an infant may be sudden and shocking or follow many months of neonatal ... Read More

While the birth of a child brings joy and fulfillment to the lives of many, taking on the role of parent can also be exceptionally challenging and stressful. Some new parents experience ... Read More

One in five women with postpartum mood issues (PPMD)—a group of diagnoses that includes conditions such as postpartum anxiety and postpartum depression—do not tell their health care ... Read More

Between 2005 and 2014, smoking rates among pregnant women with depression increased while rates among other groups decreased, according to a study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol ... Read More

Use of antidepressants during pregnancy does not appear to change the behavior of newborns at 2-4 weeks old, according to a study published in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. The study’s ... Read More

Babies born with extremely low birth weights of 1,000 grams (about 2 pounds) or less face an increased risk of mental health issues, according to a study published in the American Psychological ... Read More

Postpartum depression may be associated with gestational diabetes in women who are pregnant for the first time, according to a study published in the journal Depression and Anxiety. Data ... Read More

About 8-9% of women worldwide drink alcohol during pregnancy, according to research that explored drinking and its effects on developing fetuses. The study, published in The Lancet Global ... Read More

Women with a history of substance abuse, even long before pregnancy, are more likely to experience stress and anxiety in the three months following childbirth, according to a study published ... Read More

Premature babies whose mothers practiced “kangaroo care” had better mental health and fewer behavioral problems than other premature babies, according to a study published in the journal ... Read More

Miscarriages and ectopic pregnancies can trigger posttraumatic stress (PTSD), according to a study published in BMJ Open. According to the American Pregnancy Association, 10-25% of clinically ... Read More