Ansiedad materna: ¿Hasta qué punto es normal?
Por: Geraldine Kuphal, LMFT, PMH-C La llegada de un bebé transforma la vida de las mamás de una manera profunda, y aunque la alegría de ser madre es inmensa, también surgen una serie de preocupaciones que pueden despertar ansiedad. Como psicóloga clínica especializada en salud mental perinatal, me encuentro con muchas mamás que se preguntan:
Understanding Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex: When Breastfeeding Feels Anything But Positive
By Sharon Berger, IBCLC, RN When we’re breastfeeding, there’s a surge of oxytocin in our bloodstream, and it’s the high level of this chemical that helps to heighten our love and connection with our baby. But what happens when someone has the opposite experience during breastfeeding? Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER) is a condition that
An Open Letter to Media about Coverage of Postpartum Tragedies
by By Julia Alzoubaidi, Ph.D, Brooke Laufer, Psy.D., Hajara Kutty, and Karen Wachenheim Tragedies involving mothers and their children are both gut-wrenching and heart-breaking. It goes against human nature for a mother to take the lives of her children and herself, yet such tragedies continue to happen. What is most unfortunate, however, is that in
Stories of Hope: Finding Community in the Fourth Trimester
Angela Sue’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
Cuando el nacimiento no es una experiencia positiva: sanando después de un parto vaginal o cesárea
Por: Adriana Vergara, Psicóloga Perinatal Existen muchas razones por las cuales la experiencia del nacimiento de un bebé puede no haber sido positiva. El problema radica en que vivimos en una cultura donde hablar de esto sigue siendo un tabú, lo que dificulta enormemente el proceso de sanación. En este articulo, “Cuando el nacimiento no
Important Considerations When Choosing a Birth Provider: The Questions You Need to Ask
By Jamie Guertin, DNP, CNM Too often, patients and families choose a provider for pregnancy care because the birth provider is in their insurance network, a friend recommends the provider, office, or hospital, or because the provider results at the top of an internet search in the community. Unfortunately, these common decision pathways neglect an
Navigating the Unspoken: Addressing Postpartum Sexual Dysfunction Among Parents
By Sakiera Malone, LCSW, LICDC, PMH-C A Multitude of Factors Can Affect Postpartum Sexual Dysfunction Postpartum sexual dysfunction is a topic that many new moms may find themselves grappling with, and it’s important to remember that you’re not alone in this experience. After the whirlwind of childbirth, a multitude of factors can contribute to changes
Navigating the Biological Landscape: The Role of Hormones, Genetics, and Neurotransmitters in Postpartum Depression
By Akshitha Mamidi, BS Introduction Postpartum depression (PPD) is a complex and multifactorial condition that transcends simple “baby blues” with far-reaching implications for both the mother and child. It has been established that PPD is not caused solely by genetic factors but rather a combination of genetics and socioeconomic factors, such as financial strain, low
Boost Mood, Libido & Hormonal Balance – The Better Menopause
Menopause is a significant transition in a woman’s life, often bringing challenges like mood swings, low libido, hot flushes, and sleep disturbances. While hormonal changes are natural, finding effective and natural solutions can make a big difference. One powerful yet often overlooked remedy is saffron—a spice revered for its medicinal properties and now backed by