
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
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
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. It was like the thoughts that manifested from PPD were so bad that I … read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.