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All About Postpartum Rage

Feeling overwhelmed by intense anger after childbirth? You're not alone. Explore the realities of postpartum rage and find expert guidance to navigate this challenging phase.

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5 Sneaky Ways Postpartum Depression Shows Up

The postpartum time can certainly be very challenging and it can take some time to adjust. However, some of these challenges can actually be signs of Postpartum Depression. Read on to learn about 5 sneaky signs of Postpartum Depression.

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Therapy for Postpartum Depression

Postpartum Depression can look different in each mom- for some it is filled with more anxiety, for others it’s a feeling of overwhelm and hopelessness, and others report a lack of feeling and general sense of disconnection. Postpartum is also very common, with 1 in 5 moms experiencing it. Postpartum depression is treatable and you can feel better. Read on to learn more about Therapy for Postpartum Depression.

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Dark Thoughts in Postpartum

Having dark, scary thoughts in the postpartum time can feel really bad and alarming, but they are actually quite common. Read more about Intrusive thoughts during postpartum, how to cope with them and when to seek out help.

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What to Know About Birth Trauma

Giving birth is quite the experience to say the least. Unfortunately, about 45% of new moms experience birth trauma. Read on to learn more about Birth Trauma. If this is something you or someone you love has experience, please know that there is help available.

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Common Questions about Postpartum Depression

Learn about Postpartum Depression. Here are some common questions I get around Postpartum Depression and other mental health struggles during the postpartum time.

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The Essential Guide to Postpartum

The postpartum time is certainly a huge transition and quite honestly, all that reading and preparing for baby probably did not address many of the common struggles that come up during this time. As a perinatal therapist for moms in the postpartum time, these are the common pain points of postpartum that I see with my clients, along with strategies to help you through them.

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Postpartum Support | What I Wish I Knew as a New Mom

Becoming a mother is an amazing experience. It changes your life in every possible way. I thought I was more than ready to be a mom and for my postpartum experience, however, I was really thrown for a loop. Read on to learn more about getting Postpartum Support and the things I wish I knew as a new mom.

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From the Couch | February Edition

Hey there! Writing to you from the land of sickness, some deary weather, and enjoying all the books! Sharing a bit on how the first couple months of the year have been.

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Emotional Regulation Series: A guide to Emotional Regulation

Emotional Regulation is key to our overal wellness, yet so many of us struggle with it. Read on to learn more about what is emotional regulation and how you can start to build yours up.

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All About Meditation | How to Meditate

Meditation is certainly all the buzz, but what exactly is it and how do we do it? Learn more about meditation (and what meditation isn’t) and how to create your own meditation practice.