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 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...
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...
Emotional Health and Hard Times During Pregnancy
It’s been a terrible news cycle lately—the devastating hurricanes Maria, Irma and Harvey, the earthquake in Mexico, ominous rumblings from North Korea...
The Write Prescription for Depression and Anxiety
Who as a disgruntled teenager hasn’t written a poem or two to vent about cruel classmates, unyielding parents or a broken heart? While this may seem clic...