It is normal to have feelings of anxiety, stress and depression immediately following the birth are not uncommon—these feelings are often re

A story of perinatal mental illness and recovery wrapped in a murder mystery.

Originally posted April 9, 2019. A traumatic birth can be physically and emotionally devastating. Social support for those going through...

Originally posted October 10, 2018. In May of 2018, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) expanded the...

Originally posted October 1, 2018. Postpartum Depression, Shame and Stigma Clara just had a baby. But she was not feeling very…well,...

Originally posted September 18, 2018. 5 MindBody Ways to Care for Mental Health During Pregnancy Be mindful of your mental health during...

Originally posted August 14, 2018. Last week, we discussed the story of Betty’s traumatic birth here. This week, we’ll discuss Betty’s...

Originally posted November 13, 2017. Ivy Shih Leung, postpartum depression author, activist and award winning blogger, interviewed me...

Originally posted November 6, 2017. Perinatal mood disorders are the most common complication of childbirth. 15 – 20 % of women...

Originally posted September 11, 2017. Pregnancy and birth are major adult transitions filled with joy, but the transition to parenthood...

Featured in Science & Sensibility: One of a Kind: An Interview with Dr. Meltzer-Brody about UNC’s Inpatient Mother Baby Psych Unit...

Originally posted June 11, 2014. I was a guest writer once again over at Science and Sensibility this week! Take a look below and then...

Featured in Science and Sensiblity: Childhood sexual abuse as a risk factor for postpartum depression (Part One) Originally posted June...

Originally posted October 8, 2013. Yup, It’s Me: The Face of Bipolar Today I am humbled to share a guest post from Heidi Koss, LMHCA....

Originally posted June 7, 2013. Behind the Scenes Spotlight: Leslie Butterfield, Ph.D. Biography: Leslie Butterfield, Ph.D. is a clinical...

Originally posted April 21, 2013. Link Up On This Page! Postpartum Support International’s 2013 First Maternal Mental Health Awareness...

Originally posted February 25, 2013. Announcing! Postpartum Support International 26th Annual Conference June 19 -22, 2013 – Minneapolis,...

Originally posted April 1, 2012. Science and Sensibility I am honored and hope that I can do a good job for Lamaze International for the...

Originally published March 26, 2012. Join us on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at the International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) of...

Originally published March 12, 2012. Mindbody practices have so many benefits, you’d have to order online from outside the US to be able...