On being closed to help while exhausted: Last week I shared the following: “This morning an article landed in my inbox talking about motherhood and burno...
How to Survive Unwanted Questions and Comments During the Holidays When You’re a New or Expectant Parent
If you are a new or expectant parent, expectations and attitudes increase tenfold—everyone wants to know your most intimate business and tell you what to...
What To Do If Needles Make You Anxious During Pregnancy
If the thought of getting a needle or injection sends you into a panic or makes you nauseous, you are not alone. Many people are afraid of needles and it i...
How to plan a fun (and safe) summer vacation this year for your family
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...
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...
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...