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Matrescencia: la transformación neuropsicosocial de la maternidad

Por: Lic. María Agustina Capurro, Psicóloga con Orientación Perinatal y Reproductiva “La matrescencia requiere de paciencia, nutrición, apoyo ycomprensión por parte de la familia y la comunidad. También requiere deuna clara determinación interna para abrazar el papel de madre de parte denuestra identidad maternal.” Dana Rapahel El concepto de Matrescencia hace referencia a la transición

Mom Rage: Causes, Ways to Cope, and Reasons for Hope

By Nicole McNelis, M.Ed., NCC, LPC, PMH-C Oftentimes when mothers describe their experience of Mom Rage to me, they describe feeling like they are Drowning and Exploding at the same time. It’s pretty clear that we need to talk about Mom Rage. As a mental health therapist, it’s my job to notice patterns. Every so

Stories of Hope: Reflections on Bipolar Disorder in Pregnancy and Postpartum

Alyssa’s Story At PSI, we understand that storytelling has the power to save lives, and we are honored to provide a space for survivors to share their stories. This article is part of a subsection of the PSI blog dedicated to survivor stories. Please note that this story has not been edited, and caution is

Is This Goodbye? The Community We Find in Infertility

By Alison Fedoris Leslie, LCSW, MSW, MSSP When you are in the midst of infertility, the weight of the unknown is the only constant. You don’t know how long you will be navigating this journey. You don’t know what medical interventions you may or may not need. You don’t know what the impact will be

6 natural ways to beat 3am wake-ups – The Better Menopause

Struggling with restless nights, 3am wake-ups, or that frustrating ‘wired but tired’ feeling? You’re not imagining it—and you’re definitely not alone. Many women going through perimenopause and menopause experience disrupted sleep due to hormonal changes, elevated stress, and imbalances in gut health. In this expert-backed guide, discover the root causes of menopause-related insomnia—and six proven,

Fertilidad holística: un camino de bienestar y conexión

Por: Soledad Moreno, Técnica de Cuidados Auxiliares de Enfermería, Coach Especializada en Fertilidad Fertilidad en equilibrio La fertilidad es un proceso complejo que involucra múltiples factores físicos, emocionales y hormonales. Si bien los avances en reproducción asistida han permitido que muchas parejas logren concebir, es fundamental comprender que la salud reproductiva no se basa únicamente

What PSI Means to Me as an OB/GYN

By Dr. Jessica Vernon, MD, PMH-C, PSI Board Member My “aha moment” came after my own struggle with postpartum anxiety, OCD, and depression. I didn’t even realize what I was going through until my daughter was almost two – I had very little training during residency and was shocked when I started learning more about

Beyond Bubble Baths and Massages: How To Practice Holistic Self-Care

By Renada Bey I became a mom for the first time in a way I didn’t and couldn’t foresee. I was thrown into the deep end of appointments, therapies, and responsibilities that left no time to fully or truly process what was happening to me. I knew three months before my son was born that

Maternal Mental Health Month 2025

Although Perinatal Mental Health Disorders (PMHDs) affect an estimated 800,000 new parents each year, the topic of mental health can be a mystery to many. PSI wants to change the story by sharing YOUR story and breaking the silence about PMH Disorders. May is Maternal Mental Health Month, and this year, we invite you to

Las mamás de la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Neonatales (UCIN): las pacientes invisibles

Por: Andrea Hernández, Fisioterapeuta Neonatal, Pediátrica y de Atención Temprana, Doula, Educadora Perinatal Imagina caminar por el pasillo del hospital, con el dolor sordo de tu cesárea recorriéndote el vientre. Cada paso duele —las grapas en la incisión arden, el cuerpo pesa como plomo—, pero sigues avanzando. Llegas a la puerta de la UCIN y,