From my experience working with couples who are struggling with infertility, I have come to understand the painful transition a couple must go through in order to make a decision to use donor eggs. This is a difficult process, often plagued with...
Bonding begins in utero. Research and observation have demonstrated the significance of the in utero experience. This is truly the dawn of attachment, the stage in which the baby-to-be and the parents begin the process of connecting. Pre- and...
Depression, a very treatable condition, is at least as common for women during pregnancy as it is after childbirth, according to new research, and should be diagnosed promptly because it can be harmful to the baby. Although doctors are careful to...
Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) is an effective treatment for postpartum depression. A study assessing how IPT (a short-term treatment focused on improving interpersonal relationships and communication skills) affected postpartum depressed mothers...
Research is exploring cognitive-behavioral therapy as a way to prevent full-blown depression in pregnant/lactating women with depressive symptoms. Given the limited number of completely effective treatments for depressed pregnant or lactating women...
You have now joined the club of sleep deprivation, constant worrying, conversations about poopy diapers and experiencing fluctuating doubts and anxiety as to your ability to parent. Becoming a new parent can be stressful and exhausting but it will...
