The pressure is on pregnant women from all sides. Netflix. Commercials. Women’s magazines. Other women. And the message is the same: Look great… at all...
Fighting Postpartum Depression
Getting adequate sleep during pregnancy can help prevent mood disorders. For new and expectant parents, sleep quickly becomes the Holy Grail. While sleep d...
9 Tips for Getting Better Sleep While Pregnant
Earlier this week I wrote about why it’s so vital to get the best quality sleep possible while you’re expecting—it helps stabilize mood, improves you...
The Perils of Perfectionism During Pregnancy – Part 3
In the last post, I shared about the destructiveness of unhealthy perfectionism. I’m a recovering perfectionist, and I understand first-hand the pain of ...
The Perils of Perfectionism During Pregnancy – Part 2
There are two sides to perfectionism – a positive side and a destructive side. In my last post, I spoke about perfectionism being a personality trait –...
The Perils of Perfectionism During Pregnancy – Part 1
It was their first prenatal class. Jennifer was 20 weeks pregnant, and she and her husband were happy for the chance to hang out with other couples who wer...
Calming the Most Deep-Seated Fear
When I talk to new moms about their emotional health while they were pregnant, I listen while they share what it was like, the sadness or worry that they f...
No Time For Sleep During Pregnancy
A Race Against Time Pregnancy can represent a race against time. With a countdown of fewer than 9 months (depending on when pregnancy is detected!), many p...