If you have experienced a miscarriage, still birth, or premature birth where your baby did not survive, you are probably in a great deal of pain. Losing a baby is difficult, not only for the parents, but often for the whole family. Losing a Baby Is Traumatic Losing a baby is painful and devastating. You… Read more
How to manage the complex emotions that arise while making a decision about your pregnancy with multiples Twin and triplet pregnancies are on the rise due to the increases in the use of fertility treatments. Twin pregnancies can be a little bit risky, but pregnancies with triplets or quadruplets can present significant threats for both… Read more
Most of us want to be in a relationship. For women in particular, the quality of their relationships is closely related to their emotional well-being. Having a close relationship with your partner can help you feel confident, inspired, and energized enough to reach your goals. A strong relationship can also help you face life’s biggest… Read more
Dealing with an unplanned or unwanted pregnancy will be one of the biggest challenges you (and your partner) will face. You may be concerned about your increased sense of responsibility or grieve the loss of your current independent lifestyle. If you are in a stable relationship, you and your partner may not have the resources… Read more
There is no doubt that the birth of a child is an intense experience. Your body goes through the physical transition of delivering a baby and you become a mother. Many women are afraid, or at least nervous, as they anticipate their labor; yet they are always hopeful that they will end up with a… Read more
Pregnancy is a time of significant physical and psychological change. A woman gives birth not only to her baby, but also to her new identity as a mother. This is a gradual and lengthy process that starts when a woman mentally “conceives” her baby; continues through conception and pregnancy; and doesn’t end until months after… Read more
Most parents state that their children make them happy. If that is true, if parents are indeed so happy, how come many often complain about feeling exhausted and stressed-out by their kids, along with being torn between work and child care? There is no doubt that parenting is emotionally and physically taxing- couples with babies… Read more
1 in 5 women will experience depression during pregnancy. Depression may affect not only how you feel, but also the course of your pregnancy and the health of your baby. If untreated, depression may lead to adverse reproductive outcomes such as: pregnancy complications: nausea, vomiting, hypermeisis (intense nausea during pregnancy), and preeclampsia (high blood pressure)… Read more
Finding the right treatment for depression can be challenging. Below, you will find a discussion of the available research that may help you decide on your best treatment options. When you are depressed, it easy to lose hope and forget that depression is a treatable problem. Finding the best treatment or therapy can help… Read more
The Mind-Boosting Benefits of Motherhood How Motherhood Can Improve Your Mental Skills, Intelligence, and Preparedness for the Working World If you have a baby or small children, you may often feel like you have permanently lost your mind, leaving it behind with your pre-baby self. You may feel forgetful, scattered and like you are barely… Read more
