It is the recommendation of the Better Beginnings team that our clients are provided with as much information as they need to have a discussion with their obstetric, midwifery or...
D-MER indicates a burst of negative emotions and/or thoughts during milk ejection while breastfeeding or pumping (and sometimes spontaneously). It is unknown at this time just how many women this...
Becoming a parent is one of the most significant transitions of a person’s life span. One of the things we often do not expect are the “ghosts” of our personal...
This week, 4/29-5/3/2019 is recognized as Maternal Mental Health Awareness week. Social media shares have included a look at individual experiences, education, common symptoms, the lack of care and addressing...
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...
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...
Bringing a new baby into the world is one of life’s most beautiful — and most challenging — transitions. Amidst the joy, tiny fingers, and sleepless nights, it’s easy for...
When it feels like you have no time to just pause and breathe- that’s when you need it the most. Notice if you are holding any tension in your eyebrows,...
Just like adolescence and pregnancy/postpartum, once again in a woman’s lifespan changes happen within the brain and body often affecting functioning. Are you somewhere between 40 and 50 and experiencing...
As you know, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. As leaders in perinatal mental health care, we are making every effort to avoid encouraging unnecessary panic or...
A consideration for any medication during pregnancy or with respect to lactation is an important topic of consideration. Having the best, up to date and evidence-based information is an important...
In approximately 1-2 out of every 1,000 births, a woman will experience an illness termed postpartum psychosis. Some common symptoms of this illness include hallucinations, insomnia (inability or lack of...
Recently, the Center for Disease Control (CDC), published an updated review on “Pregnancy-Related Deaths.” Find it HERE. The 2017 review gives more information on the following key findings from 14...
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