Traumatic birth: what it is, why it happens, and how to heal
Some births don’t go as expected. And not just in a medical sense. Some births leave something broken inside: the […]
Perinatal Psychology
Anxiety in pregnancy: when to worry and what to do
Anxiety during pregnancy is more common than people think. Pregnancy is a time of enormous transformation. And with that transformation
Fatherhood and mental health: the father’s role in the perinatal process
When we talk about the perinatal period, the focus almost always falls on the mother. But fathers also go through
Emotional preparation for birth: why it matters and how to do it
Preparing for birth is usually understood in physical terms: birth classes, breathing techniques, hospital bag. But emotional preparation is just
Matrescence: the transformation of becoming a mother
Have you ever felt that since becoming a mother you are no longer quite sure who you are? That the
Postpartum depression: what it is, symptoms, and when to ask for help
Postpartum depression is one of the most common perinatal mental health conditions, yet it is still surrounded by stigma and
Perinatal grief: how to survive the loss of a baby
The loss of a baby — whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal death — is one of the most painful
Anxiety in pregnancy: what’s normal and when to ask for help
Feeling anxious during pregnancy is very common. Between hormonal changes, physical uncertainty, and all the expectations that surround motherhood, it