My new radio show, MD for Moms, launches Wednesday, June 1st, 2016 at 1pm EST on the BBM Global Network and Tune In Radio.
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HuffPost | Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby (Part 3 of 3): Treating Maternal Depression and Anxiety
Photo attribution: Treatment options for depression and anxiety in pregnancy
A typical treatment protocol for maternal depression combines pharmacotherapy & psychotherapy with adjunct & complementary ones for improved healing.
Read more...HuffPost | Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby (Part 2 of 3): Anxiety and Depression in Pregnancy and Why Treatment Matters
Depression and anxiety in pregnancy can be dangerous for mom and her unborn baby, so mom should get treatment as soon as possible.
Read more...Postpartum Bipolar Disorder | The Invisible Postpartum Mood Disorder
Dyane Leshin-Harwood shares her story of suffering through and eventually conquering the invisible mood disorder: postpartum bipolar disorder.
Read more...HuffPost | Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby (Part 1 of 3): An Overview of Depression And Anxiety in Pregnancy
Rather than the joy and anticipation often synonymous with pregnancy, women often experience debilitating symptoms of depression and/or anxiety.
Read more...Put Down The Stones
People in glass houses should not throw stones – people are too quick to judge and criticize women with mental illness in pregnancy for their treatment choices, as evident by the comments to a recent article reviewed.
Read more...HuffPost | Maternal Anxiety (Part 2 of 2): Practical Guidance
Photo attribution: 5 Steps To Regain Control Over Anxiety
My 5 step strategy for empowerment over excess anxiety is called FINcE: Focus, Identify, Normalize, Compartmentalize, and Engage
Read more...Who’s Coming To Your Delivery?
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.
Read more...HuffPost | Maternal Anxiety (Part 1 of 2): Anxiety is Inherent to Motherhood, and That’s Not All Bad
Maternal anxiety is necessary but sometimes can spin out of control. A guide to what’s normal and when you should seek help.
Read more...HuffPost | Is Pinterest Setting The Bar Too High?
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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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