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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
