7 Simple Ways to Engage Your New Baby During Quarantine
Life hasn’t stopped for anyone, even when the pandemic unexpectedly disrupted most everything in our world. Our individual lives, struggles, triumphs, and complications all persisted (or have even been exacerbated) as the pandemic has shaped daily life and most things...
Simple Tips to Help A Loved One Recovering From Birth Trauma or Other Postpartum Conditions Like Depression, Anxiety, or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Finding out your loved one is struggling with postpartum issues can lead to feelings of wanting to help, but being unsure of the best ways. Here are some suggestions: Educate yourself on postpartum challenges and take them seriously. Helpful websites include...
Eating Disorders and Pregnancy
When I began my training as an eating disorder therapist, I assumed most of my clients would be teenagers or college students. After all, that was what I had seen in the media. I quickly realized this was not the case. It’s actually quite the opposite and eating...
21 Signs Someone May be Experiencing Postpartum Depression
Sadness Chronic crying Unexplained physical complaints such as headaches, nausea, or pain Suicidal thoughts* Appetite changes Sleep disturbances (other than baby waking) Rapid weight gain or loss Poor concentration or focus A feeling of detachment from baby Feeling...