by Mandy Freeman | Jun 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
Pregnancy is often a time of hope, love and joy. However, for many women, it can be a time of stress, physical discomfort and prenatal depression. Prenatal depression is common and occurs more often than you might think. It is estimated that 1 in 5 women experience...
by Mandy Freeman | May 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
May is maternal mental health month and so there is no better time than now to distinguish between baby blues and postpartum depression, anxiety or mood disorders (frequently referred to as a PMAD). Up to 80% of new mothers experience baby blues. Baby blues refer to...
by Mandy Freeman | May 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Whether this is the first, the fifth or your tenth Mother’s Day, it will not be the day you anticipated. Even in perfect times, Mother’s Day is not quite the Hallmark movie-esque experience it is made out to be in media. Today, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, it is a...
by Mandy Freeman | May 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all of us and changed our lives in innumerable ways. As stressful as this lockdown has been for most of us, we have all learned how we cope in stressful situations. We have discovered much about ourselves as individuals. This crisis...
by Mandy Freeman | Apr 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s can be easy to feel frustrated and disappointed in your relationship especially after having a baby. When unrealistic expectations are the cause of this, it adds to feelings of discontent and disconnect between the two of you. Setting expectations for your...
by Mandy Freeman | Apr 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
The birth of a child can be one of the most wonderful, amazing and joyous experiences of a woman’s life. In the best of times it can also be incredibly challenging and emotional. Having a baby during the COVID-19 pandemic adds an unexpected and enormous layer of...
by Mandy Freeman | Apr 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Parenthood. Perhaps it’s something you’ve always wanted. Or maybe you’re on the fence about it. Either way, planning for a baby is a big decision. Having children may be one of the best experiences of your life. It also requires an enormous amount of time, effort and...
