Do I Need to Stop My Medication Now That I’m Pregnant?
One of the most common things I hear from pregnant patients is, “Do I need to stop my medication now that I’m pregnant?” It is an understandable concern. Pregnancy is a time when many moms want to reduce exposures and protect their developing baby. In psychiatric care, though, the answer is rarely that simple. In […]
The Two-Way Relationship Between Infant Feeding and Maternal Mental Health
Feeding Is More Than a Physical Experience When people talk about infant feeding, the conversation often focuses on milk supply, latch, bottles or feeding techniques. While these pieces are important, feeding a baby is also a deeply emotional experience. What many families don’t realize is that infant feeding and postpartum mental health influence each other […]
When Postpartum Struggles Are More Than Baby Blues
Many new parents are told to expect mood swings after birth. Fatigue, tears, and emotional ups and downs are often described as normal parts of the postpartum period. For some, those feelings pass within a couple of weeks. For others, postpartum struggles linger and begin to feel harder to manage. If you’re wondering whether what […]