Women who have experienced emotional distress before they became pregnant often wonder if they are doomed to suffer from depression or anxiety during pregn...
How Come I Have Pregnancy Depression?
Why do some women get depression and anxiety but not others during pregnancy? In this short video, we explore four major factors that can put you at greate...
Looking Good Has Never Been So Bad for You
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...
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...
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...