Anger during the postpartum period is a common, yet often overlooked symptom of postpartum anxiety and depression. Commonly referred to as postpartum rage, it's a sense of overwhelming frustration about things that typically don't bother you. If you experience postpartum rage, know that you're NOT a bad mom, and there are ways to feel better.

Understanding risk factors for PMADs can empower you with knowledge and help you build a support system before you need it. If you do develop a PMAD, it is not your fault, and there are treatment options available. Here is what the research tells us about who may be most vulnerable to PMADs.

For many people, the process of trying to conceive (TTC for short), can introduce a new level of anxiety. You might have imagined this season as one of hope and excitement, but instead you find yourself meticulously tracking your cycle, over-analyzing every symptom, and getting caught in a spiral of "what-if" thoughts. You can deeply want to grow your family, and feel scared about how that process will unfold. While common, anxiety while TTC is often carried quietly.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

This blog post explains the signs and symptoms of postpartum depression and when to seek help.

Learn how to recognize and heal from traumatic birth using therapy, yoga, and breathwork to support mind-body recovery.

Here are five tips for being more present in your everyday life, even when it feels like you don't have time.

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.

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.