Most women don’t want to take a medication during pregnancy, and that’s totally fine. It is important to recognize that pregnancy is a unique and transformative time in a woman's life, and the desire to avoid medications often stems from a deep instinct to protect both the unborn child and their own health.

Alternatives to melatonin that usually have less hangover or morning sedation are: Valerian Root Chamomile Lavella or Lavender supplements L-theanine GABA Magnesium

When left untreated, it can significantly elevate your risk for severe cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes.

So many people assume that because they develop depression in response to a specific stressor, it somehow invalidates their experience, leading them to believe it’s not “real depression.”

Did you know sex workers and victims of intimate partner violence are at very high risk of head injuries and subsequently Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy?

Perimenopause is a natural but often misunderstood stage in a woman’s life. It marks the transitional period before menopause, during...

The postpartum period brings immense change—physically, emotionally, and mentally. While many new mothers experience some emotional...

I feel so bad when people try these two substances: kratom and phenibut, because there is not adequate warning or education around them.

What do women do before doctors' appointments? They engage in thorough research and meticulous preparation.

The Newborn: Now whats? Do you remember that overwhelming moment when you first got home from the hospital with your newborn, feeling a rush of emotions as you thought, "Now what? Is this real life?"

“I may or may not have a problem with indecision,” says the woman with ADHD, a statement that encapsulates the struggles many face when navigating the complexities of daily choices.

Zuranolone, on the other hand, represents a groundbreaking alternative that has garnered attention for its accessibility and effectiveness. It is covered by most insurance plans due to the absence of other FDA-approved treatments specifically for postpartum depression.

Depression in Non-birthing partner increases baby's risk of depression. This is not what I anticipated being at the Postpartum Support International Conference 2025 in New Orleans, LA.

I feel like perimenopause is basically the new Wild West with even less regulations and rules. This phase of a woman's life can feel chaotic and unpredictable, much like the untamed frontier, where women are navigating a landscape that is still largely misunderstood and under-discussed in many circles.

Please remember zuranolone, a medication that has garnered significant attention due to its unique mechanism of action and its role in addressing postpartum depression.

While breastfeeding is a beautiful and rewarding experience for many mothers, it can also come with its own set of challenges.

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.

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.

I suppose it’s technically the employers pre-screening me, but it’s pretty nice actually. Here’s the thing: if they don’t like my social media presence, they probably aren’t going to like me all that much in real life.

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.