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When Birth Doesn't Go the Way You Planned: Understanding Birth Trauma and How Therapy Can Help
Birth trauma can affect you long after delivery. Learn the signs and how EMDR, Brainspotting, and trauma therapy can help you heal.
Everyone talks about having a healthy baby. No one really talks about what happens when the birth itself leaves lasting emotional wounds.
Emily writes about what birth trauma might feel like for you and how therapy can help.
How to Support a NICU Parent: Do’s and Don’ts
Having a baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) can be one of the most overwhelming, stressful, and emotionally draining experiences for new parents. Parents of NICU babies face a unique set of challenges, from the emotional toll of watching their newborn struggle to the logistical demands of balancing hospital visits with everyday responsibilities. If you know someone navigating the NICU journey, offering your support can make a tremendous difference. But often, people don’t know what to say or do to truly help.
Tomorrow kicks off NICU Awareness Week, so in honor of that, here are some do’s and don’ts to help you support any NICU parents in your life.
How do I Help Someone With Postpartum Depression?
It can be difficult and scary when your partner or loved one has PPD. Learn some signs of PPD, how to provide support, and how to encourage professional help - including a resource list.
What to Expect… When You’re Postpartum
Having a new baby comes with a lot of unknowns. Emily offers tips to help weather the uncertainty that comes with a new addition to your family.
Postpartum Planning
How to work with your partner for a smoother start to your parenting journey.
Guest Blog Post for Close to The Heart: “When You’re a New Parent, Things Suck, and You Need Help”
Tips for knowing when you need more help postpartum - and how to get it.
5 Things Every New Parent Needs
There are tons of lists out there of all of the stuff you need when you’re having a baby. But what do you really need? It might not be what you’d expect.
