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Welcome to the blog - a space for thoughtful guidance through the emotional ups and downs of the perinatal period. Here you’ll find therapist-informed insights and actionable strategies to help you care for your mental health.


For Clinicians: Why Specialized Perinatal Mental Health Supervision Matters
Perinatal mental health work is uniquely complex. As therapists, we are often holding developmental transitions, identity shifts, relational changes, trauma histories, and significant physiological changes all at once. Because of this, many clinicians find that general clinical supervision alone doesn’t always feel sufficient. Specialized perinatal mental health supervision can be an essential support in providing thoughtful, ethical, and effective care for this population.
Annie Hawkinson
Jan 64 min read


Navigating the Holidays with a Newborn: Setting Boundaries, Managing Expectations, and Protecting Your Wellbeing
The holidays can bring about a unique sense of pressure for new parents. On top of the already busy time of year, being in the thick of postpartum recovery adds another layer of stress. You're managing familial and societal expectations for holiday gatherings, all while being sleep deprived and navigating new routines. By setting boundaries, managing expectations, and prioritizing your mental health, it's possible to ease the busyness of the holiday season with a newborn.
Annie Hawkinson
Dec 1, 20254 min read


Postpartum Anxiety: When Normal New-Mom Worry Becomes Something More
Learn how to tell the difference between normal new mom worry and postpartum anxiety. Understand the signs, symptoms, and when to seek help from a perinatal therapist.
Annie Hawkinson
Nov 3, 20253 min read


Scrolling with Intention: Mindful Social Media Use for Pregnant and New Moms
If you’ve ever closed an app feeling more anxious than when you opened it, you’re not alone. In a world that’s always online, learning to engage with social media mindfully can be quite challenging. This post offers gentle guidance to help you protect your mental and emotional well-being while navigating motherhood in the digital age.
Annie Hawkinson
Oct 6, 20255 min read


Returning to Work After Maternity Leave: How to Navigate the "Fifth Trimester"
Returning to work after maternity leave is an emotional and logistical challenge. Learn how to manage working mom guilt, identity shifts, and expectations during the fifth trimester.
Annie Hawkinson
Sep 8, 20254 min read


The #1 Coping Skill I Recommend for Postpartum Mental Health
Feeling overwhelmed as a new mom? Learn the #1 postpartum coping skill I recommend as a therapist — a simple, one-minute mindset shift that helps you feel just 1% better.
Annie Hawkinson
Aug 4, 20253 min read


Self-Compassion: Being Kind To Yourself, Even When Life is Tough
Self-compassion is an evidence-based practice that helps build emotional resilience, foster healing, and shift the way we relate to our struggles. In this post, we’ll explore what self-compassion really means, why it matters, and how to start bringing more of it into your everyday life.
Annie Hawkinson
Jul 7, 20255 min read


Preparing for Postpartum: A Therapist's Guide to Mental Wellness and Self-Care After Birth
Much of pregnancy prep focuses on labor & delivery, but preparing for postpartum is equally, if not more, important. Giving birth is a huge emotional, physical, and mental change. While it's not possible to prepare for everything you'll need postpartum, thinking about the supports you want to have in place will help make the transition to your new normal a bit more manageable. This blog post covers what to consider when planning for postpartum to help you maintain a sense of
Annie Hawkinson
Jun 2, 20255 min read


More than Just the Baby Blues: Understanding Postpartum Depression
This blog post explains the signs and symptoms of postpartum depression and when to seek help.
Annie Hawkinson
May 5, 20253 min read


Healing After a Traumatic Birth: Recovering Through Mind-Body Practices
Learn how to recognize and heal from traumatic birth using therapy, yoga, and breathwork to support mind-body recovery.
Annie Hawkinson
Mar 31, 20254 min read


Mindfulness for Busy Moms: Simple Strategies to be More Present in Your Everyday Life
Here are five tips for being more present in your everyday life, even when it feels like you don't have time.
Annie Hawkinson
Mar 4, 20256 min read


Coping with First Trimester Anxiety: Essential Tips for Expecting Moms
Anxiety in the first trimester of pregnancy is common, and there are practical tools you can use to cope with it. Here are 5 tips and tricks you can use today to start to decrease anxiety and feel more calm in early pregnancy.
Annie Hawkinson
Feb 4, 20255 min read


New to Therapy? Start Here
Here's everything you need to know about starting therapy, including how to find a therapist in Massachusetts, what to expect in your first session, and next steps.
Annie Hawkinson
Jan 7, 20255 min read
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