Tag: postpartum

A Guide to Pregnancy, Infancy, & Postpartum Resources in Westchester County

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The journey through pregnancy, infancy, and postpartum is a whirlwind—equal parts exciting, joyful, exhausting, and unforgettable. From the very first positive test, you pour...

Motherhood, Mental Health, & Me

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I wasn’t prepared for so much of what motherhood would throw at me. Sure, I expected the sleepless nights and endless laundry. But I...

Honoring Matrescence

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With May being Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, there is much discussion around motherhood and mental health. As a mom and therapist for moms,...

We Need To Talk About Maternal Mental Health

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Let’s be blunt: moms are not okay. You may see the new mothers around you and think they all look like they’re thriving, but...

The C-Section Essentials – 7 Things You Need Post Surgery

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Giving birth ain’t easy, regardless of how you deliver your little one. I still remember having to be rushed into the operating room for...

Top 5 Favorite Postpartum Exercises

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After writing my last article about the real truth surrounding postpartum fitness, I thought it would only be right to follow up with my...

Why Moms’ Groups Matter: Building Community After Baby

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Becoming a new mom can be a whirlwind of emotions and experiences. While the joy of motherhood is unparalleled, it can also be isolating....

What Exactly is Diastasis Recti?

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You can usually find me at a party or any social setting, in a bedroom or off to the side with another mom lying...

Late Postpartum Hemorrhage and a Retained Placenta

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Eight weeks after I gave birth to my second child, a sudden feeling of warmth and the quick realization that I was bleeding through...

Help! My Vagina Is Falling Out

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Every few weeks, I see a woman in my clinic who is extremely distressed about what’s suddenly happening to her body and often on...