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Birth Mother’s Story
Right before I had my baby, I remember the days when I was walking through the snow with both of my kids, and I had nowhere to go. Now I wanted my baby,…
14 Years Later: My Journey from Adoption to Lifelong Friendship
I came to St. Mary’s 14 years ago when I was pregnant, knowing full well that I was not ready to be a mom just yet. I thought about the pros and cons…
Open Adoption with a Strong Relationship
My son's dad passed away before I knew I was pregnant. That was really hard on me. You can’t raise a baby just on love-its more than that. I wanted him to have…
Mother’s – Not Good Enough?
If you’re like me, you’ve yelled at your kids. If you’re like me, you’ve felt so overstimulated at times you think you may combust into a million pieces. If you’re like me, you’ve…
Power of Journaling
Perhaps you were one of those teens who wrote her little heart out listening to sad music until your hand hurt. Or maybe you were never into writing and cannot even fathom why…
Maternal Mental Health
In honor of Maternal Mental Health Month, take a moment to check in with yourself. Panic attacks consisting of breathlessness and rush of fear are not the only signs that signal we need…
Tired Parents of a Newborn
“YOU’RE tired? I’M tired!” The newborn stage can be difficult for a variety of reasons. As mothers, we can usually understand our newborn’s frustration as they are new to the world and are…
Return to Work after Maternity Leave
The final weeks of maternity leave are here, and you feel the time slipping by. How has it gone by so fast? But also so slow? Your baby is no longer a peanut,…
Pregnancy and Infant Loss
The world of perinatal mental health is full of unknowns. From gestation to delivery to parenting, the variables are endless. After several years working in this field, one place I did not expect…
Mental Health Medication – to Medicate or not to Medicate
As a therapist, I have listened to numerous clients share their fears about taking medication to support their mental health needs. Common fears include side effects, adjustment periods, weaning side effects, “zombie effects”,…
Winter Blues
At this point, it’s no secret that winter blues are a real thing. Add the extra barriers that mothers face in getting out of the house, such as packing a full diaper bag,…
The End of January
The End of January… It’s common to jump into the beginning of January with renewed energy in pursuit of a fresh start. There’s nothing wrong with riding the waves of motivation. I say,…
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