Understanding Birth Trauma: Navigating the Emotional Impact of Childbirth
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The birth of a child is often seen as a joyous and transformative experience. However, for some women, childbirth can be a traumatic event that leaves... more »
How Affirmations Helped Me on My Fertility Journey: Harnessing the Power of Positive Self-Talk
Embarking on a fertility journey can be emotionally challenging, filled with ups and downs. During my own experience, I discovered the transformative power of... more »
The Power of Self-Compassion for New Parents: Embracing Kindness and Understanding
Becoming a new parent is a life-altering experience filled with joy, love, and challenges. As you embark on this journey, it is essential to prioritize... more »
Unveiling Lesser-Known Symptoms of Postpartum Mood Disorders (PMAD)
Postpartum mood disorders (PMAD) encompass a wide range of mental health conditions that can affect new parents. While many are familiar with common symptoms... more »
Managing Postpartum Resentment
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: Navigating the Emotional Challenges of Fatherhood
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
By Tara at BloomExperiencing a miscarriage is a deeply painful and often isolating experience for individuals and couples. As a friend, family member,... more »
The Benefits of Doula Support: Empowering Your Journey
Bringing a new life into the world is a transformative and deeply personal experience. Throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, having the right support... more »
Self-Care for Parents Unable to Breastfeed: A Therapist's Perspective
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: Strategies for Coping with Envy and Building Resilience
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 »
Understanding and Managing Complicated Grief and PTSD in the Context of Perinatal Loss: A Therapist's Perspective
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 PMAD: Understanding the Difference and Seeking Support
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?
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 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
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 »
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