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.

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.

There are two critical points in the menstrual cycle where ADHD symptoms can significantly worsen: 1) during ovulation and 2) just before menstruation.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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