by AJ Grovert | Apr 20, 2022 | AJ Grovert, All Posts, Pregnancy, Postpartum, and New Parenthood
I am a clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience treating anxiety, depression, and trauma. One of my focus areas over my career has been the perinatal period, the weeks just before and just after birth. I am also one of the 1-2% of people with hyperemesis...
by Jenn Kloewer | Mar 22, 2022 | All Posts, Jenn Kloewer, Pregnancy, Postpartum, and New Parenthood
It can be very common during pregnancy to have many questions. You may have thoughts and wonder about who you will be as a mom, what labor will be like, how this will change you and your relationship with your partner. Even if this isn’t your first pregnancy, you may...
by AJ Grovert | Jan 27, 2022 | AJ Grovert, All Posts, Pregnancy, Postpartum, and New Parenthood
“Is this your first baby?” The question is simple and innocent. Maybe it’s a stranger making conversation. Maybe it’s a new healthcare provider asking for a medical history. Maybe another parent, wrangling a toddler in the supermarket checkout, eager to tell you “Just...
by Katie Godfrey | Aug 23, 2021 | All Posts, Anxiety & Depression, Katie Godfrey, Pregnancy, Postpartum, and New Parenthood
Postpartum depression threatens the mother’s and partner’s health, relationship, friendships and careers, as well as the baby’s welfare. Dealing with issues of day-to-day living becomes a special challenge. With patience and understanding, you can give invaluable...
by Lauren Pinneo | Mar 24, 2021 | All Posts, Lauren Jobe, Parenting Advice, Pregnancy, Postpartum, and New Parenthood
Parents and caregivers have been engaging in skin to skin and loving touch for centuries while caring for and nurturing their children. Infant massage instruction is intended to give caregivers specialized techniques to be utilized as a therapeutic tool. Intentional...
by Joey Tadie | Feb 24, 2021 | All Posts, Joey Tadie, Parenting Advice, Pregnancy, Postpartum, and New Parenthood, Self Care
Remaining Self-Interested Being a father can be exhausting any time. Pandemic parenting hits harder. Nevertheless, I meet many men who feel tension around trying to “not be selfish” and thus deny themselves the self-care that is necessary to successfully navigate...