Can you guess what the question I get least asked about in my work surrounding anxiety and depression during pregnancy? Answer: ‘Why do I have this?&...
Can Postpartum Depression Strike Me at Anytime?
When Does Postpartum Depression Set In? Find out what postpartum depression is in a nutshell and when post-birth baby blues can start. The timeframe...
What’s Up With Pregnancy Mood Swings?
Want to get fact-based truths about mood swings in pregnancy? We’ve always believed that mild mood swings are normal in pregnancy and that they go away o...
The Most Common Problem in Pregnancy
“The minute I said the words to someone, help was there for me. When the doctor told me what I was feeling…it was so liberating. I felt such a sense of...
The Pros of E-Therapy Over Conventional Therapy
It’s a scientific fact that e-therapy can be as effective as face-to-face conventional therapy. In fact, the combination of e-therapy and medication are ...
“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...
Can Pets Help With Postpartum Depression and Anxiety?
When it comes to animals and pregnancy, common wisdom, superstition, family tradition and science seem to clash. Is it dangerous to have a cat around a pre...
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...