Pregnant women who are already at risk for anxiety or depression may have higher stress levels from breaking news and changes to daily routines due to the ...
I’m Becoming a Mother… Is it Safe to Keep My Pets Around?
Just this week Google told me that some visitors to this site had been looking up information on what they should do if they’re expecting and have a ...
The Enemies of Sleep
Up to 80% of pregnant women experience some kind of sleep disturbance in pregnancy. That means that almost every pregnant woman sleeps less – or less sou...
5 Gratitude Secrets for a Calm and Happy Christmas
Christmas and gratitude go hand in hand as we pause and reflect on our lives over the past year – especially if a new baby is on the way (or here!). B...
4 Ways You Can Prevent Bad Stress in Pregnancy
Good Stress vs Bad Stress What is the difference between good stress and bad stress? Bad stress is the kind of stress that tips you over the edge. It’s t...
How to Keep Calm and Survive Your Pregnancy Brain
Some pregnant women find family events, work parties or holidays more difficult than usual because they are often laden with conversations and comments abo...
3 Ways to Manage Your Risk of Depression and Anxiety in Pregnancy (When You’ve Had Them Before)
Women who have experienced emotional distress before they became pregnant often wonder if they are doomed to suffer from depression or anxiety during pregn...
Surviving Thanksgiving With Brain Science When You’re Pregnant
Thanksgiving. Just thinking about it reminds us of savoury pumpkin pie, turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes and cranberries. But for many, the festivities are a...