Mom Brain is a popular term these days. It seems to explain the all-encompassing nature of being a parent or primary caregiver where one’s brain is working in overdrive taking care of children and finding our way in this world, and because of this we can become overwhelmed and forgetful. We sometimes can’t remember what […]
Moving on From Disappointment
As humans in our busy and ever-changing world, we are constantly experiencing the ups and downs of life. Recently, I have seen many people in my office dealing with life’s disappointments. We can and do experience disappointment to varying degrees. From being heartbroken that a marriage that once worked is no longer functioning, to not […]
Common Misconceptions of Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMADs)
To start out, please read this list of paraphrased statements and questions I’ve heard relating to misconceptions of PMADs: “If I’m struggling emotionally, does that mean that I don’t love my baby enough?” “I’m pregnant. I can’t get depression now because I’m not in my postpartum period.” “I was so excited about this baby that […]