Below is the Ask the Experts Feature for Charleston Moms Blog. All questions and answers can be found Here Q: How do I prepare myself for pregnancy/having another baby after a miscarriage? Answer: I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that the miscarriage was not your fault. You are not alone. Give […]
Risk factors of Postpartum Depression
Each month I am featured in Ask the Experts by Charleston Moms Blog. You can find the all the questions and answers Here. Q: I was diagnosed with postpartum depression after having my 2nd child. After a year I’m feeling better. I’m fairly certain I had it with my first kid too but did not […]
Importance of Maternal Mental Health
Below is an article I wrote for Charleston Mom Blog. Feel free to check out the article and other information at their website Here “I feel: angry/irritable, anxious, hopeless, powerless/alone, so TIRED, out of control, scared/disconnected, so overwhelmed, like I’m never going to feel like myself again, like no one understands, like I’m a bad […]
How to fight the “what-if” and worst-case scenarios
This past week, my husband had a bit of a medical situation. 8 days ago, he came home complaining of some digestive issues. His stomach was a bit upset and he was having trouble going to the restroom. I played it off that he’s a man child and his pain tolerance is next to nothing. […]
Postpartum Depression and Medication
There is no one answer for the question of whether or not to take medications for postpartum depression while pregnant and/or breastfeeding. Just like there is not a specific treatment that works for everyone experiencing symptoms of postpartum depression. Some women may see a decrease in symptoms with therapy, some with medication, some with a […]
Life is unexpected
I am currently wearing knee brace that keeps my leg from bending. Last week my ankle gave out on me and I fell, twisting both my knee and my ankle. I have had several falls and near falls with this ankle so the process of putting on the walking boot, eventually switching to the lace […]