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Notes on Perinatal Mental Health

Psychoeducation | Resources | SUpport


Welcome to my blog, a collection of resources and information to help you support your emotional well-being through fertility challenges, pregnancy or postpartum.

Common themes that come up in my work are reflected in these articles, and I hope they help as you face the challenges that the reproductive years can bring.

~Holly

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GETTING HELP WHEN YOU’RE STRUGGLING WITH ANXIETY, TRAUMA, OR PTSD IS DIFFICULT. BUT REMAINING SILENT OR TRYING KEEP UP THE APPEARANCE THAT EVERYTHING IS OKAY USUALLY JUST PROLONGS THE PROBLEM. THE SOONER YOU GET HELP, THE MORE QUICKLY YOU'LL F
Some of the kinds of experiences that are commonly traumatic for families include: Fertility challenges Miscarriage/pregnancy loss Neonatal loss/death of an infant Medical complications during pregnancy, childbirth, or postpartum TFMR Past trau
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