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Thank you Nicki for sharing some of your story. Real Moms, real life- not always what we are told to expect. Nicki entrusted the Better Beginnings team to partner in her health. “My Better Beginnings story started 3 years after my daughter was born. I never in a million years thought that I would still...
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Each journey in pregnancy and beyond is different. We hope to share real stories from real parents to help break down the stigma, fear, shame, guilt that so many struggle with. These feelings are often barriers to seeking care and support for what you’re going through. It is our ultimate hope that you know you...
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What is Postpartum Psychosis (PPP)? A mental illness during the time after baby is born, the “postpartum” period, PPP as defined and described by the Action on Postpartum Psychosis is “a severe but treatable form of mental illness that occurs after having a baby.” In the “spectrum” that is perinatal mental illnesses, PPP is the...
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On Tuesday, March 19, the FDA announced approval of (brand name) Zulresso, a first of it’s kind medication for Postpartum Depression. Zulresso (generic name is brexanolone) was developed through clinical trials by pharmaceutical company, Sage Therapeutics. You can find more about the development and history of Zulresso HERE. The medication is potentially a game-changer for...
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Fellow providers, please do not stand in the way of your patient receiving mental health services.  There are plenty of obstacles already in the way of individuals finding and engaging with mental health services; other medical providers should not be one of them.  Mental health stigma, lack of awareness or education, fear, cultural biases, finances,...
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Discussing topics frequently asked by parents who WERE NOT expecting this! Remember that book your sweet Aunt gave you when you announced you were pregnant? Something about “…expecting”? You know, the pregnancy guide from which you learn almost NOTHING you actually needed to know?! Follow with us as we talk about the many frequently asked...
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On Tuesday, February 12th, the United States Preventative Services Task Force issued a recommendation statement  on Interventions to Prevent Perinatal Depression; find it HERE. (Learn more about what the USPSTF is and does HERE.) This recent recommendation builds upon a 2016 Recommendation Statement from the USPSTF specifically addressing depression screening and adequate support systems for pregnant and...
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It is all too common for one or the other partner to feel the following after baby has arrived: “Why is my wife/husband/partner so annoying now?,” “Why do I hate my partner most days now?” “What about me?!” The amount of time devoted to keeping a little human alive is exhausting, exhilarating, joyful, full of...
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Better Beginnings was designed with the comfort of those we serve in mind.  From furniture that’s comfortable to colors that are easy on the eyes to the location that is quiet and out of the hustle of traffic and city busyness. We hope to serve our clients and families in a way that leaves you...
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Join us on Friday, January 18th between 5pm and 7pm to see our space, learn about our services and meet our team.
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