Often, I talk to my new moms about the seasons of giving and the seasons of receiving. There are certain times, throughout a lifespan, that an individual falls into each category. For a new mother, she falls into the season of receiving, but why is it so hard for mothers to receive during their postpartumContinue reading “Seasons of Receiving”
Monthly Archives: April 2020
Perinatal Mood Disorder Screening in Healthcare Settings
As Americans move to a more mindful and pro-mental health outlook, one of the of areas that needs some attention is new and pregnant mothers. The time period that a woman is pregnant, up to a year postpartum, is considered the perinatal period. Post-partum depression, anxiety, psychosis, and antepartum depression are all encompassed under theContinue reading “Perinatal Mood Disorder Screening in Healthcare Settings”
Consumerism and a Pandemic
I hate consumerism. I really do. However, I am not strong willed enough to always practice what I preach. I used to be, before I was a parent. When I was twenty years old in my old studio apartment, I had little furniture. Really, I had little in general, I dreamed of days where IContinue reading “Consumerism and a Pandemic”
RESOURCES
If you are in an emergency situation, please contact one of the following hotlines for assistance: National Human Trafficking Hotline: National Human Trafficking Resource Center , 24 hour Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 or (Text Help to BeFree 233733 (BeFree): Domestic Violence: National Domestic Violence Hotline, 24 hour Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Sexual Abuse: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), 24Continue reading “RESOURCES”
Why the Child Welfare System is Impacted by COVID-19
With COVID 19 taking center stage in the media along with the health and financial impacts; there is not a lot of mental space to add child welfare into the mix. However, considering the statistics that is exactly what we need to focus on. With children being isolated at home, abuse rates are likely toContinue reading “Why the Child Welfare System is Impacted by COVID-19”
Perinatal Mood Disorder Snapshot
Statistically, 1 in 5-7 women get Perinatal Mood Disorder (postpartum depression). PMD causes many negative outcomes including preterm labor, low birth weight, insecure attachment…studies have shown impacts can last into adolescents. There is a positive correlation with maternal anxiety and depression and preeclampsia. Yet we are much more likely to only screen for preeclampsia prenatal.Continue reading “Perinatal Mood Disorder Snapshot”
Postpartum During a Pandemic
The postpartum period is a difficult time. I usually discuss with the new moms I encounter how romanticized the postpartum period is in America. The reality is much more exhausting and encompasses more sadness and isolation for many moms than most would expect. The result of the difference in expectation versus reality, is that manyContinue reading “Postpartum During a Pandemic”
Healthcare Providers Need to Practice Self-Care, now more than ever!
Likely, you became a healthcare provider to help others. We all have many memories of being part of someone’s last moments with their parent or child. Typically, self-care is stressed. If you’re lucky, there are office parties, lunches provide, appreciation weeks where cards are sent out. But now, during the COVID 19 Pandemic, more thanContinue reading “Healthcare Providers Need to Practice Self-Care, now more than ever!”