by The Mindful Mommy | Nov 19, 2020 | Coping skills, Mental Health, Postpartum, Prenatal
Therapy is a psychological approach to treating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, a type of mental health disorders that affect childbearing women. If you are pregnant or postpartum and experiencing distress, you may be wondering how therapy can help you. What is...
by The Mindful Mommy | Jul 3, 2020 | Coping skills, Mental Health, Newborn (0 to 3 months), Parenting, Toddler (1 to 3 years old)
Parents may become concerned when a child suddenly shows fear in the presence of others. Stranger anxiety refers to the time in a child’s life when they become more fearful of unfamiliar people. Understanding stranger anxiety and learning ways to support children...
by The Mindful Mommy | Jun 23, 2020 | Coping skills, Pregnancy, Prenatal
A pregnancy may come as a shock if it is not planned or expected. An unplanned pregnancy can happen for a number of reasons. For example, if you didn’t use birth control or your birth control wasn’t effective. You might also feel surprised by a pregnancy if you got...
by The Mindful Mommy | May 29, 2020 | Coping skills, Mental Health, Postpartum
What are the baby blues? The baby blues refer to the period of time after giving birth where a mother may feel sad, anxious, and just not herself. They usually begin within a few days of giving birth and gradually resolve within 1 to 2 weeks. The baby blues are a...
by The Mindful Mommy | Mar 16, 2020 | Coping skills, Mental Health, Parenting
What is ADHD? Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that starts in childhood and can continue into adulthood. It affects around 5 to 7% of children and is the most commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorder. Children with...
by The Mindful Mommy | Feb 23, 2020 | Coping skills, Mental Health, Pregnancy
Miscarriage and pregnancy loss can happen for a number of different reasons. Like any loss, it can have a significant emotional impact on families. Grief, depression, and anxiety are common reactions after a pregnancy loss. Approximately 10% of known pregnancies end...
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