Category Archives: Depression & Anxiety During Pregnancy

What about Dad?

Posted on June 17, 2019 by

You lie in bed, hearing the cries coming from the crib. The baby’s awake again, but you are so tired you dread getting out of bed. The days and nights are starting to blur together, and you’ve lost track of … Continue reading →

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From your baby, with love

Posted on May 1, 2019 by

Hi Mommy – it’s me again. Yes, it’s dark outside, but I can’t read clocks and all I know is that I need you. When I wake up because my tummy is grumbling, I need you.

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The holidays are over… now what?

Posted on January 30, 2019 by

So here we are in a New Year. The hustle and bustle of the holidays are behind us – the decorating, shopping, gift-giving and entertaining are all done.  We hear all around us that it is time for new beginnings. … Continue reading →

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Keeping calm and carrying on for mental health

Posted on September 24, 2018 by

At work, in our kitchen, is a poster with words of inspiration – apparently. I however, have tried to purposefully avoid reading it, until the other day when I sat down for a meeting and it was right in front … Continue reading →

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Why your circle of support is so important after baby

Posted on February 10, 2016 by

As a  nurse I’ve had the privilege of working with new parents in the early days after their child is born.  I often get to hear stories about their birth experiences: the beautiful, upsetting, and the “not what I was … Continue reading →

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