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Who’s Coming To Your Delivery?

Graphic Outline Pregnant Woman Holding Belly

Photo attribution: Who will deliver her baby?

Home births are increasingly popular, but a new article explores the safety of this option for labor and delivery.

HuffPost | Maternal Anxiety (Part 1 of 2): Anxiety is Inherent to Motherhood, and That’s Not All Bad

Cold Gray Winter Day Woman Walking w/ Baby

Maternal anxiety is necessary but sometimes can spin out of control. A guide to what’s normal and when you should seek help.

HuffPost | Is Pinterest Setting The Bar Too High?

Photo attribution: Pinterest Perfection

Motherhood, as portrayed on social media sites such as Pinterest, can cause anxiety among women trying to live up an unreasonable standard.

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Antidepressants and Autism: Less Fear, More Science

Breaking down the facts and correcting misconceptions about the results of a new paper in JAMA Pediatrics about antidepressant exposure in pregnancy and the risk of autism.

HuffPost | The Battle Between Mom and Her Measurements

Women are caught in a bind between their maternal instinct to protect their babies by eating well in pregnancy, and their fear of losing control of their bodies in the process. This article addresses the body image issues faced by many women as they progress through pregnancy.

Welcome Huffington Post Parents!

MD for Moms is my new Huffington Post Parents column where I explore health issues important to women from my perspective as a physician and mom of three.

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Hayden Panettiere Is Not Alone (And Neither Are You)

Hayden Panettiere courageously went public with her battle with postpartum depression. I am proud to be quoted in a new article that effectively explains and explores postpartum emotions.

Peri-Natal Psychiatry

New Office!

I am excited to announce that I have joined Family Health Associates as the Director of Women’s Health.

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New Study Exploring The Risks Of SSRIs In Early Pregnancy

Do SSRIs in early pregnancy increase the risk of major malformations? A new study published in the British Medical Journal has found no risk for most SSRIs, and very, very low risk for two specific SSRIs.

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Acupuncture To Treat Postpartum Depression

Acupuncture is well known to be beneficial for the treatment of many medical issues and psychological concerns. Research has shown its efficacy for depression and anxiety in adults; new research confirms the positive response from acupuncture for treatment of postpartum depression.