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 primary care provider regarding the new vaccines related to pregnancy and postpartum. It is important to note that the available emergency-use vaccines have not yet...Read More
Renee has obtained a Master’s of Social Work (MSW) from Florida State University and a Bachelor’s in Psychology with a Minor in Women’s Studies from the University of Florida. She is currently undergoing clinical supervision to obtain board certification to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Renee focuses on client-first care, catering to both...Read More
Ivette is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner with a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Florida International University. Ivette sees patients across the lifespan and has experience working with children, adults, families, and postpartum women. Ivette takes a collaborative therapeutic approach with her patients, working with the individual on their identified goals and values. She believes in...Read More
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 dysphoria experience affects. This can largely be contributed to the fact that many women are not sure what is normal and what is not, or...Read More
Angel is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). She has worked as a nurse in the field of psychiatry since 2014, including hospitals, and inpatient and outpatient settings. She graduated from University of Florida in 2017 with a doctorate of nursing practice and obtained her PMHNP certification from AANP that same year. ...Read More
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 element. Here are some resources to consider: MOMMYMEDS.COM MEDSMILK.COM INFANTRISK.COM At Better Beginnings our approach in discussing medication as a potential part of care and...Read More
Standing from left to right: Bailee Howell, our baby whisperer; John V. DePaola, CFO; Kimberly Teitelbaum, PMHNP-BC; Elias Sarkis, MD; Angela Davenport, PMHNP-BC Sitting from left to right: Tiffany Gabriel, MSW; Robin Howell, LPN; Genevieve Camp, LMHC; Lauren DePaola, LCSW, Founder/CEO; Hailey Brown, RMHCI The Better Beginnings team is passionate about serving those we work...Read More
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