Postpartum depression (PPD) is a mental health condition that affects some women after giving birth, as well as their significant other. It is estimated that up to 1 in 7 women experience PPD, although the actual number may be higher because many women do not report...
The arrival of a little one brings immense joy, but it can also ignite a surprising wave of anxiety for some mothers. Postpartum separation anxiety, a feeling of intense worry and distress when apart from your baby, can leave you feeling trapped and overwhelmed. If...
Becoming a new parent is a rollercoaster of emotions, and it’s common to feel a bit anxious amidst the excitement. However, when worry starts to consume your thoughts and affects your daily life, it might be more than just typical new-parent jitters. Postpartum...
The car pulls away from the hospital, your precious bundle finally secure in their car seat. Relief washes over you, mixed with a nervous flutter in your stomach. You’re home. But this “home” feels different, filled with unfamiliar equipment and the...
Imagine yourself running a marathon. You wouldn’t attempt it without proper training, hydration, and rest, would you? Yet, many NICU parents run marathons of the heart every day, fueled by love and fueled by worry. But here’s the thing, dear parent: taking...
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a place of miracles and anxieties, hopes and heartbeats. For parents, it’s a whirlwind of unfamiliar medical equipment, beeping monitors, and tiny fingers clinging to life. And amidst it all, a kaleidoscope of emotions...
