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Heather Ratych

Heather Ratych

MSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist

Managing Postpartum Resentment

Managing Postpartum Resentment

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych September 2nd, 2023 4 minute read boundaries

Becoming a parent is a joyous and life-changing experience, but for many new moms, the postpartum period can also be a time of intense emotions, including... more »

Unmasking Male Postpartum Depression

Unmasking Male Postpartum Depression

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych August 21st, 2023 5 minute read anxiety

When we think of postpartum depression, we often associate it with new mothers. However, it's crucial to recognize that men can also experience... more »

Supporting a Loved One After Miscarriage: Nurturing Compassion and Understanding

Supporting a Loved One After Miscarriage: Nurturing Compassion and Understanding

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych July 24th, 2023 6 minute read emotional support

By Tara at Bloom - Supporting a Loved One After Miscarriage Experiencing a miscarriage is a deeply painful and often isolating experience for... more »

The Benefits of Doula Support: Empowering Your Journey

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Heather Ratych Heather Ratych July 8th, 2023 4 minute read birth support

Throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, having the right support can make a significant difference in the overall well-being and satisfaction of both the... more »

Self-Care for Parents Struggling with Breastfeeding

Self-Care for Parents Struggling with Breastfeeding

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych June 26th, 2023 4 minute read anxiety

Breastfeeding is often considered a significant part of the bonding experience between a parent and their newborn. However, not all parents are able to breastfeed... more »

Navigating Jealousy During Infertility

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Heather Ratych Heather Ratych June 3rd, 2023 3 minute read anxiety | Fertility Journey | grief | mental-health

Infertility can be a difficult and emotional journey, and it's not uncommon for people who are struggling with infertility to feel jealous of others who are... more »

Complicated Grief and PTSD in the Context of Perinatal Loss

Complicated Grief and PTSD in the Context of Perinatal Loss

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych May 29th, 2023 5 minute read depression

Perinatal loss, the heartbreaking experience of losing a baby during pregnancy or shortly after birth, can have profound and long-lasting effects on parents.... more »

Baby Blues versus PMADs: Understanding the Difference and Seeking Support

Baby Blues versus PMADs: Understanding the Difference and Seeking Support

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych May 6th, 2023 3 minute read anxiety

Becoming a parent is an incredible journey filled with joy, but it can also bring about emotional challenges. Many new parents experience mood swings and... more »

Do You Miss Sex Before Infertility?

Do You Miss Sex Before Infertility?

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych May 1st, 2023 4 minute read couples

For couples navigating fertility, sex and romance can feel like not only a chore, but an intense, all-consuming, full-time job. Many spent years trying... more »

Pregnancy after Birth Trauma

Pregnancy after Birth Trauma

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych February 27th, 2023 4 minute read anxiety

Pregnancy after birth trauma can be a challenging and emotional journey. Birth trauma can occur during pregnancy, delivery, or postpartum, and it can include... more »

Navigating Grief after Stillbirth

Navigating Grief after Stillbirth

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych February 20th, 2023 4 minute read depression

Stillbirth is a devastating loss that profoundly affects parents, as well as extended family and friends. It is defined as the loss of a baby after 20 weeks of... more »

The Power of Humor During IVF Treatments

The Power of Humor During IVF Treatments

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych February 10th, 2023 4 minute read anxiety

Undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments can be a rollercoaster of emotions. The stress, anxiety, and uncertainties that accompany the process can... more »

Managing the Baby Blues: Your Next Steps in Postpartum

Managing the Baby Blues: Your Next Steps in Postpartum

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych October 17th, 2022 4 minute read anxiety

For many, bringing home a new baby can create stress and exhaustion, as well as having to cope with an enormous amount of postpartum hormones. This... more »

Are You Getting Enough Sleep?

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Heather Ratych Heather Ratych September 25th, 2022 3 minute read baby | boundaries | mental-health | Parenting | guilt and shame

Most people are not getting enough sleep. Sleep deprivation affects your mental and emotional health, and those with mental health problems are more... more »

Do you Struggle With Mom Guilt?

Do you Struggle With Mom Guilt?

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych September 9th, 2022 4 minute read boundaries

Mom guilt is that feeling where we constantly feel like we're not doing enough as parents, not doing things “right”, or making decisions... more »

Do you Prioritize your Mental Health?

Do you Prioritize your Mental Health?

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych August 24th, 2022 4 minute read anxiety

Mental health struggles are not uncommon! In fact, one in three Canadians (about 9.1 million people) will be affected by a mental illness during their... more »

Dear Overwhelmed Mom: It’s Okay to Say No

Dear Overwhelmed Mom: It’s Okay to Say No

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych July 11th, 2022 4 minute read boundaries

As a parent, you may feel obligated to offer your time, money, space, or energy without limitation, which let's face it leads to nothing but feeling... more »