Many dads to-be often end up feeling a bit left out of the sharing the spotlight with their significant other once the pregnancy has been announced. They may also begin experiencing worry and stress about their new role and its accompanying responsibility. Mixed feelings of this sort (e.g. excitement, worry, uncertainty) can leave even the most competent man feeling confused … [Read more...] about Dad’s Corner: How to Be Supportive During Pregnancy
How To Be Good To Yourself During Pregnancy
So you’re pregnant and so are YOU. What does that mean? Okay, well that’s your physical condition. But, we all know that the changes in pregnancy aren’t just physical. The whole you is changing - not just your body but your mind, spirit and relationships, too. You may already know this, but since changes in how you are feeling are not as apparent as your unmistakable baby … [Read more...] about How To Be Good To Yourself During Pregnancy
Male Postpartum Depression: NOT Just for Moms
Did you know that men can also get postpartum depression? It's true. In fact, it actually has a “name” called Paternal Postnatal Depression (PPND). Over 1,000 new fathers in the United States become depressed. The statistics have ranged from 1 in 10 to 1 in 4 new dads who have PPND. The exact number really doesn’t matter. The point is that many men are … [Read more...] about Male Postpartum Depression: NOT Just for Moms
Third Party Surrogacy: Borrowing a Uterus
Individuals and couples challenged with the major life crisis of infertility often feel a range of strong and complicated emotions as they navigate the complicated medical procedures and terminology of making a family. In addition to feeling the stress and anxiety that are part and parcel of the process, many individuals report feeling shame, the deeply painful emotion … [Read more...] about Third Party Surrogacy: Borrowing a Uterus
When the Bough Breaks: Ending the Stigma, Shame and Silence of Postpartum Mood Disorders
Contrary to the popular belief that pregnancy is a biologically protective and emotionally joyful time, women are actually quite vulnerable to a spectrum of psychiatric disorders throughout the perinatal period - the time around pregnancy and postpartum. This range of disorders, more commonly referred to under the umbrella term of “postpartum depression”, is more … [Read more...] about When the Bough Breaks: Ending the Stigma, Shame and Silence of Postpartum Mood Disorders