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.

I’ve been so offended by the wandering womb hypothesis of mental health issues in women for so many years now, a notion that trivializes and misrepresents the complexities of women's mental health.

However, it’s crucial to understand that they are certainly not the only options available for the treatment of various mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, panic disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Each individual’s experience with mental health is unique, and as such, treatment plans should be tailored to fit the specific needs of the patient.

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.

Pregnancy brings many physical and emotional changes. While most people know about fatigue, cravings, and mood swings, fewer talk about...

Bringing a baby home changes everything. Life becomes a whirlwind of diapers, feeding schedules, and sleepless nights. While many expect...

In fact, only 2% of animals menstruate as we do. We would be much better served by studies being done on the spiny mouse (which actually does menstruate like us!).

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.

Psychiatrist: "Do you hoard?" Patient: disheartened stare, followed by a deep sigh, then says "I have a few collections, but..."

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.

Now there are a few biomarkers for us to measure and study.

The truth is that protecting my peace is the glue that held me together postpartum.

Yes! The future is here, but remember these tests do NOT tell you what medications will work.

We feel angry when you’re resenting someone and we feel resentment in response to two things:

If I could tell my younger self one thing it would be that relationships are not supposed to feel like asteroids colliding.

SSRIs do not increase the risk of miscarriage. Depression does increase the risk of miscarriage.

Before you respond, hear me out. This question touches on a lot of issues.

The key to healing is connection.

90% of women with regular menstrual cycles report unpleasant physical and psychological symptoms before menstruation. 

What is Zuranolone? The first and only oral FDA approved medication for postpartum depression.