Photo attribution: Carly Snyder MDSince December 2015 I’ve been publishing a column on HuffPost entitled MD for Moms. It’s the written counterpart to my weekly (Wednesdays 1pm) BBM Global Network and TuneIn radio show, with which it shares a title.
- HuffPost | The Battle Between Mom and Her Measurements December 9, 2015Women 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. Read more...
- HuffPost | Is Pinterest Setting The Bar Too High? January 10, 2016Motherhood, as portrayed on social media sites such as Pinterest, can cause anxiety among women trying to live up an unreasonable standard. Read more...
- HuffPost | Maternal Anxiety (Part 1 of 2): Anxiety is Inherent to Motherhood, and That’s Not All Bad February 10, 2016Maternal 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 | Maternal Anxiety (Part 2 of 2): Practical Guidance February 14, 2016My 5 step strategy for empowerment over excess anxiety is called FINcE: Focus, Identify, Normalize, Compartmentalize, and Engage Read more...
- HuffPost | Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby (Part 1 of 3): An Overview of Depression And Anxiety in Pregnancy March 30, 2016Rather than the joy and anticipation often synonymous with pregnancy, women often experience debilitating symptoms of depression and/or anxiety. Read more...
- HuffPost | Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby (Part 2 of 3): Anxiety and Depression in Pregnancy and Why Treatment Matters April 13, 2016Depression and anxiety in pregnancy can be dangerous for mom and her unborn baby, so mom should get treatment as soon as possible. Read more...
- HuffPost | Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby (Part 3 of 3): Treating Maternal Depression and Anxiety April 25, 2016A typical treatment protocol for maternal depression combines pharmacotherapy & psychotherapy with adjunct & complementary ones for improved healing. Read more...
- HuffPost | How To Beat The Motherhood Identity Crisis June 12, 2016Slavish devotion to family is unnecessary and possibly harmful. Be a better mother by engaging in the interests you pursued before bearing a child. Read more...
- HuffPost | Motherhood Through A Lens: Live In The Moment Or Capture It For Later August 1, 2016By capturing each childhood moment on our phones, we are removing ourselves from the present and potentially re-imagining motherhood for ourselves. Read more...
- HuffPost | Parenting Can Be Tough But It Shouldn’t Be Painful August 29, 2016Overlooked signs of parental anxiety and/or depression are explored to highlight the importance of maintaining a positive outlook and mood. Read more...
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