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Allostasis and the New Normal: Navigating Postpartum Recovery and Motherhood
The body has a remarkable ability to maintain stability in the face of significant changes. By understanding and embracing the concept of allostasis, we can better support and empower women as they navigate the incredible journey of postpartum recovery and motherhood, helping them to embrace their new normal with resilience and grace.
A Mother’s Return to Work
There are many myths of motherhoods, but one that has been perpetuated is the idea that mothers can “do it all”. We can be a
Rethinking Postpartum
In our western culture, we have come to celebrate the mother who is “bounces back” to her old life as quickly as possible. Instead, what
Treating Symptoms of Postpartum Depression with Social Support & Connection
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common mental health condition that affects many new mothers. It can be caused by hormonal changes, sleep deprivation, and the
Connections in Motherhood
Cultivating relationships in pregnancy and postpartum Children often make it look easy, but making friends as an adult is actually quite difficult and for busy
Classic “advice” for new moms (or moms of young kids). Edited to be actually helpful. Illustrations by Mary Catherine Starr
Amazing illustrations by Mary Catherine Starr, a New England-based graphic designer, yoga teacher, illustrator, and mother of two. Check out more of her work on
When to say “Yes” and when to say “No” illustrations by Sophie Lucido Johnson
Amazing illustrations by Sophie Lucido Johnson, artist, author, and New Yorker cartoonist. Check out more of her work on her personal page. Sometimes a picture
“Enough”
As we approach the end of the year, I’d like to pose a question to you. How often does the fear of “scarcity”, of not
The many, many costs of breastfeeding
Breastfeeding isn’t free — and it isn’t a solution to the national baby formula shortage. By Aubrey Hirsch, Vox “According to estimates by Inc. Contributor, Amy
Recommended Readings for Pregnancy
Pregnancy is an exciting and often overwhelming time full of change, anticipation, and for many – some pretty uncomfortable physical sensations. For anyone looking for
Recommended Readings for the 4th Trimester
Once the baby is born, the last thing you probably have on your mind is finding time to sit down with a good book. The
Losing Myself – Surviving PPD Again
“Having a baby is a psychological revolution that changes our relation to almost everything and everyone.” –Esther Perel Only once in my life have I
Hormones – what’s happening in my body?
I often hear women sharing their experience of feeling “out of control” during pregnancy and the early postpartum period. Of course there are many contributing
Dialectical Thinking for Moms
Dialectical thinking is a concept that comes from Dialectical behavior therapy (or DBT), a treatment developed by psychologist Marsha Lineha Is it a spoon or
Intense and Traumatic Births
Birth can be one of the most intense and powerful experiences in our lives, and many women feel compelled to share their stories in the
Empathic Over-Arousal
If you’re a mom, you’ve definitely had the experience of your baby or toddler crying out when placed into their crib. If your child is