Postpartum Anxiety is More Common Than Postpartum Depression, But Rarely Screened
Most people have heard of postpartum depression. With good reason. It affects 1 in 7 new mothers. But […]
Postpartum Couples: Keeping a Strong Relationship After Baby
The postpartum stage is not just a vulnerable time for mothers, but for couples and […]
Giveaway: Ergobaby Wrap for Babywearing
I am very excited to host a great giveaway! In partnership with my Baby Birds Farm and Cocina, I am raffling off an
Helping Parents Overcome the Trauma of the NICU Experience
Thanks to my association with the Postpartum Health Alliance, I recently attended a lecture by Dr. Krishelle Marc-Aurele, of UC San Diego/Rady Children’s Neonatology Division, on “Coping with the NICU […]
Natural Baby Pros
I am lucky to live and work in San Diego, California, where there is a vibrant community for pregnant women and families of babies and young children. Recently I have […]
Postpartum Health Alliance Member Provider
I am proud to support the Postpartum Health Alliance. The PHA has supported women in San Diego since 1998 by focusing on Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. […]
Free Yoga Class This Sunday for Parents Who Have Experienced Loss
Once a month, including this Sunday, Nature’s Whisper School of Yoga, offers a community yoga class for parents, especially mothers, who have experienced the […]
Traditional Family Roles Contribute to Maternal Isolation and Depression
I recently read Julie M. Smith’s article on “The Anthropology of Providing and Nurturing.” She challenges the notion of a “traditional family” consisting of […]
Mental Health Starts in the Womb
You take your folic acid up to a year before conception… You take your great-aunt’s advice to eat carrots while pregnant so the baby will have good eyesight… But have […]