Postpartum Depression Isn’t a Bad Word
When I hear “postpartum depression”, I instantly recoil and flash back to the months following the arrival of my first child. Those months were filled … read more
the 5 things we REALLY should be doing to prep for newborn life
If you’re getting ready to welcome a new little one into the world, you’ve probably been busy researching car seats, decorating the nursery and folding … read more
my postpartum depression was worse than the monsters in story books
My postpartum depression was worse than the monsters in story books. It was like the thoughts that manifested from PPD were so bad that I … read more
Self-Care Tips From Mama of 3 & Founder of ÁVRA, Sonia O’Brien
How many times have you heard the words ‘Self Care’ and literally rolled your eyes while thinking – ‘I don’t have time for that!’? As … read more
Comparative Suffering in Motherhood
Motherhood is HARD. How or why it’s hard is different for everyone, but it’s a FACT that the mother going through the struggle is having … read more
5 Steps You Can Take Right Now To Reconnect With Yourself
There is no greater metamorphosis we as women go through than when we become mothers. Everything changes. Our bodies, our priorities, our relationships, our sense … read more
a poem: postpartum anxiety thoughts
Postpartum anxiety…These intrusive thoughts hold so much power over me. They play on a loop over and over. Why can’t I pause, where is the … read more
I was also *that* mom. That 1 in 5 mom.
The hardest thing I’ve ever done was not giving birth; it was admitting I needed help and accepting that help for my mental health. I … read more
typical pregnancy worries vs perinatal anxiety
We chatted with Dr. Annette Attolini-Fertuck, a clinical psychologist in NYC certified in Perinatal Mental Health, about what feelings and symptoms are part of a … read more
baby blues vs PMADs: 5 key differences
We chatted with Dr. Annette Attolini-Fertuck, a clinical psychologist in NYC certified in Perinatal Mental Health, about what postpartum feelings/thoughts are normal and what’s not normal.