When Birth Doesn’t Go as Planned: EMDR for Birth Trauma

by Dorothy Moon | Feb 24, 2026 | All Posts, EMDR and Trauma Recovery, Pregnancy, Postpartum, and New Parenthood, Trauma Recovery

When Birth Doesn’t Go as Planned: EMDR for Birth Trauma Dr. Dorothy Moon Birth is supposed to be one of the most meaningful days of your life. However, for many parents, it becomes something else entirely — frightening, disorienting, or even life-threatening. You can...

Birth Trauma

by Lauren Pinneo | May 2, 2024 | EMDR and Trauma Recovery, Lauren Jobe, Pregnancy, Postpartum, and New Parenthood

The process of giving birth is a life-altering experience that can be both emotionally and physically challenging for many people. While it can be a source of immense joy and empowerment, it can also be a time of fear, pain, grief, and confusion. Unfortunately, some...

Six Things Everyone Should Know About Post Partum Depression

by AJ Grovert | May 1, 2024 | AJ Grovert, Pregnancy, Postpartum, and New Parenthood

Welcoming a new baby into a family is a momentous occasion. Joy, love, excitement, stress, overwhelm, and exhaustion exist. For some new parents, the postpartum period can be clouded with feelings of sadness and anxiety. Postpartum depression (PPD) affects...

Simple Tips to Help A Loved One Recovering From Birth Trauma or Other Postpartum Conditions Like Depression, Anxiety, or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

by Katie Godfrey | Oct 19, 2020 | All Posts, Katie Godfrey, Parenting Advice, Pregnancy, Postpartum, and New Parenthood

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...

How Can I Help My Loved One Who is Recovering From Birth Trauma or Postpartum Condition Like Depression, Anxiety, or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?

by Katie Godfrey | Oct 22, 2018 | All Posts, Anxiety & Depression, Katie Godfrey, Parenting Advice, Pregnancy, Postpartum, and New Parenthood

By Dr. Katie Godfrey, LMFT Finding out that your loved one is struggling with postpartum issues can lead to feelings of wanting to help, but feeling unsure of the best ways.  Here are some suggestions: Educate yourself on postpartum challenges and take them...