Pregnancy can be an emotionally challenging time. It can feel like thinking about the baby is taking up all of your mental space along with body space—le...
Are You Depressed, Anxious and Pregnant?
Studies show that pregnant women who are depressed are likely to also experience anxiety than just depression alone—the numbers may be as high as 60 to 8...
Emotional Health and Hard Times During Pregnancy
It’s been a terrible news cycle lately—the devastating hurricanes Maria, Irma and Harvey, the earthquake in Mexico, ominous rumblings from North Korea...
5 Tips for Staying Mentally Healthy During Pregnancy
What does it take to stay in shape during pregnancy? There are tons of articles about physical exercise, but not enough about how to keep emotionally healt...
Anxious and Pregnant: How Much is Normal?
Pregnancy and anxiety can seem like they go hand-in-hand. There’s so much to worry about—and the clock is most definitely ticking. Why do I look like a...
The Warning Signs of PREnatal Depression
We hear a lot about postpartum depression, but depression can also take place during pregnancy. In fact, it is almost as common. One of the best ways to av...
Help for Pregnant Women with Anxiety or Depression
Last week I met with a group of family physicians and obstetricians during grand rounds at a local community hospital. I was invited to give a presentation...