There’s a quote that is attributed to the American spiritual teacher Ram Dass that goes, “If you think you’re enlightened, go spend a week with y...
“Don’t Worry!” Might Be the Worst Advice
Picture a room filled with 100 pregnant women. Research tells us that as many as 25 of these women will experience high stress, anxiety, or depression whil...
Preventing Postpartum Depression With Date Night
Date Night may be the furthest thing from the minds of a couple who are expecting, especially if this isn’t their first baby, but research shows that a h...
Pregnancy Loss and Depression: The Untold Story
Last week, I gave a public lecture at our local women’s hospital. I love the opportunity to interact with the community because I hear about what’s rea...
7 Hacks for Your Emotional Well-Being While Pregnant
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...
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...
Using Sleep to Prevent Postpartum Depression
For new and expectant parents, sleep quickly becomes the Holy Grail. While sleep deprivation with the arrival of a new baby is so well known it’s practic...
Where to Get Help if You’re Pregnant and Depressed
Being depressed or anxious during pregnancy isn’t a new phenomenon. In fact, research is showing that depression and anxiety are more common during pregn...