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Breastfeeding is a low Estrogen state
While breastfeeding is a beautiful and rewarding experience for many mothers, it can also come with its own set of challenges.
Jamie Sorenson
Jul 5, 20252 min read


Pro tip from a Board Certified Psychiatrist
One valuable insight that I have gleaned throughout my practice is this: if a patient is messaging you incessantly between appointments, consider increasing the frequency of your sessions with them.
Jamie Sorenson
Jul 5, 20253 min read


The Biggest Risk Factor for Postpartum Depression: Depression during pregnancy
One of the most significant risk factors for developing postpartum depression is experiencing depression during pregnancy. This underscores the importance of monitoring mental health throughout the prenatal period.
Jamie Sorenson
Jul 5, 20252 min read


3 Things I would never do as a Reproductive Psychiatrist...
When discussing women's health, particularly during the complex phase of perimenopause, it is important to acknowledge that simply stating a woman's hormones are normal does not provide a comprehensive understanding of her experience.
Jamie Sorenson
Jun 30, 20253 min read


Whip it out mama! Breastfeeding in Public
In today’s society, it is truly baffling to witness the judgment directed toward mothers who breastfeed in public. The scrutiny they face is not just unwarranted; it is downright absurd.
Jamie Sorenson
Jun 30, 20252 min read


To Breastfeed or Not?
There are many reasons why a mother may choose not to breastfeed her child, and it is essential to recognize that all of these reasons are valid and deserve respect. For many women, medical conditions can complicate or even pose significant risks when it comes to breastfeeding.
Jamie Sorenson
Jun 30, 20252 min read


New Baby Smell
New baby smell is just divine! Evoking a sense of warmth and comfort that is hard to replicate. The scent of a newborn, often described as a mix of sweetness and freshness, is not only delightful but also has a profound emotional impact on many people.
Jamie Sorenson
Jun 29, 20252 min read


Preventing Postpartum Depression
The best way to prevent postpartum depression is to proactively treat depression both before and during pregnancy. It is essential to understand that depression can be likened to a wound; the longer it remains untreated, the more complicated and challenging it becomes to manage effectively.
Jamie Sorenson
Jun 29, 20252 min read


Cognitive Shifts During Pregnancy: What to Know
Pregnancy brings many physical and emotional changes. While most people know about fatigue, cravings, and mood swings, fewer talk about...
Jamie Sorenson
Jun 4, 20252 min read


What Is Postpartum Rage and How to Recognize It
Bringing a baby home changes everything. Life becomes a whirlwind of diapers, feeding schedules, and sleepless nights. While many expect...
Jamie Sorenson
May 5, 20253 min read


Does the baby feel like yours?
I had this fantasy that we would immediately have this deep connection, but it didn’t play out exactly that way. I was more just amazed by this little creature that cooed and cried and smelled wonderful, but was he really mine?
Jamie Sorenson
May 4, 20251 min read


Postpartum OCD: The good, bad and ugly
Cleaning is the fun part of OCD for me, the part that stinks is having intrusive thoughts that make you feel like a horrible person.
Jamie Sorenson
May 4, 20251 min read


Do you hoard?
Psychiatrist: "Do you hoard?"
Patient: disheartened stare, followed by a deep sigh, then says "I have a few collections, but..."
Jamie Sorenson
May 4, 20251 min read


Can you use cannabis during pregnancy?
here is no data to support that edible marijuana, cannabis or weed are safe to use in pregnancy, yet many women are using it to manage nausea, anxiety, and insomnia during pregnancy.
Jamie Sorenson
May 4, 20252 min read


Setting Boundaries Postpartum
The truth is that protecting my peace is the glue that held me together postpartum.
Jamie Sorenson
Apr 26, 20251 min read


Genetics for psych meds?
Yes! The future is here, but remember these tests do NOT tell you what medications will work.
Jamie Sorenson
Apr 26, 20251 min read


Feeling Angry?
We feel angry when you’re resenting someone and we feel resentment in response to two things:
Jamie Sorenson
Apr 26, 20251 min read


Relationship Advice
If I could tell my younger self one thing it would be that relationships are not supposed to feel like asteroids colliding.
Jamie Sorenson
Apr 26, 20251 min read


What is Zuranolone? For Postpartum Depression.
What is Zuranolone?
The first and only oral FDA approved medication for postpartum depression.
Jamie Sorenson
Apr 10, 20251 min read


What is Postpartum Rage?
ostpartum rage is well described in the general population, but not in research. There are many articles on managing postpartum rage.
Jamie Sorenson
Mar 17, 20253 min read
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