The journey of pregnancy and early motherhood encompasses a profound transformation, filled with immense physical, emotional, and mental changes. During this life stage, it becomes increasingly important for expectant and…
In this blog article, our Director, Dr. Sarah Allen, provides some practical, evidence-based strategies for expectant and new mothers to improve sleep quality and address common sleep-related challenges during pregnancy…
Navigating the sensitive topic of maternal mental health can often be met with challenges, as societal and cultural stigmas tend to hinder open and honest discussions. Such stigmas can hold…
In the often whirlwind of motherhood, the joy of welcoming a little one often intertwines with unexpected challenges. Amidst the sweet baby giggles and tender moments, there exists a lesser-discussed…
Remote counseling (also called teletherapy or virtual therapy) is available within IL if you are feeling anxiety, depressed or of you experienced a traumatic labor experience. Read the full article…
Flashbacks. Difficulty sleeping. Panic attacks. These are just a few of the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a condition that can occur when someone has survived a traumatic experience…
Thank you to Webshrink for interviewing our Director for their latest article about traumatic birth experiences and how to cope. Read the full article HERE
Most moms experience the baby blues right after they give birth, but postpartum depression, a more severe disorder, likely affects at least one new mom you know. Approximately 15 to 20 percent of…
If you are reading this you have probably recently had a baby. Are you feeling less joy than you expected to? One of the myths of motherhood is that we…
Types of Pregnancy & Postpartum Mood Disorders In this article, which is a chapter from my free downloadable booklet called A Guide To Pregnancy & Postpartum Stress, Anxiety & Depression,…
Having a baby is a huge life transition and for approximately 1 in 7 women it can lead to them experiencing anxiety and/or depression. Less commonly, difficult childbirth can trigger…
When his son was about a year old, William’s* wife left him alone with the baby to run a few errands. She had been gone around a half hour when…