Like most of you, my summer plans have been affected by COVID-19. But as I sit here listening to the birds sing and feeling a soft, warm breeze coming in t...
Are You At Risk for Pregnancy Depression? – Social Support
Do you get along with your family? In this 30sec video, I look at how your social support from friends and family can affect your emotional wellness during...
Applying Research for Healthier Pregnancies
Applying Research for Healthier Pregnancies Do you have a loved one that’s currently expecting or are you pregnant yourself? Many pregnant women, new mot...
#BellLetsTalk: What Keeps Pregnant Women Quiet
She wanted to tell someone. Anyone. But telling came at a big price. The should have’s. The should do’s. The you should not’s. And she just couldn’...
Holiday Survival Guide for New and Expectant Parents
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...
Partner Conflict Matters to Women’s Emotional Health
Relationship conflict. For many of us, the joy of Christmas is tempered by longstanding family conflicts and tensions that hit us head-on during family ga...