In a recently published study, researchers aimed to understand whether postpartum depressive (PPD) symptoms vary by pregnancy intention and if the use of fertility treatments has implications for reproductive health policies and practices. Below are Gabriela Barber's...

​It is cold in hell.  It is nothingness and white iciness. It is cold the way that winds whipping off the water are bitter against the skin. It's cold the way that laughter feels when it surrounds you but eludes your participation; that laughter echoes in your hollow...

As Fall starts to creep into view, it is important to begin thinking about how we are preparing our children to transition back to school. This transition period can be especially difficult for kids starting school for the first time, beginning at a new school, or...

Infertility is many things. It is a medical diagnosis recognized by the World Health Organization. It is a public health issue. It is challenging, both physically and emotionally, to navigate. It is much more common than many of us think. How do I know if I might be...

I was at a baby shower recently and after the go to games where we measured the mother-to-be’s baby bump and guessed what would be the eventual birth date for the newborn, we were given an index card to write a piece of advice for the mom-to-be. As you might be...

In an effort to get a sense of what blog topic would be of most interest to people this month, I decided to hop onto my Instagram. I posted a story asking for people’s feedback on topics of interest. I was surprised by the number of responses that all had the same...

New fathers are frequently left out of the conversations about mental health when a new baby is born. While there is growing recognition of the high rates of maternal mental health difficulties after welcoming a new baby, what is much less focused on is the fact that...

Does your mood change in the fall or winter months?Did the time change affect your mood?Do you long for a nice warm, sunny day?Do you feel sad, lonely, and/or have a loss of energy and motivation only in certain months? If you answered yes to any of these questions,...

There are a multitude of things that need to be accomplished when a new baby enters the family. As parents, you are probably busy attending to the new baby, making sure you have all the supplies needed to care for the new baby, getting to know the new baby’s...

Raise your hand if you feel like you have seen enough of your teens for a lifetime during this pandemic? Many of us, although we love our kids, are feeling overwhelmed by the togetherness during this time and can't wait to get back to "normal" life and time apart. And...