Ensuring a Healthy Start to Parenthood Welcoming a new baby is a profound and life-changing experience. While it can bring joy at times, it can also be incredibly overwhelming, and…
A Reflection on Maternal Mental Health and Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders The Significance of JuneteenthJuneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, marks a pivotal moment in American history. It commemorates the…
Written by Milicent Fugate, MD Associate Director of the Day Program and Reproductive Psychiatrist Many parents find breastfeeding a unique and intimate experience that fosters a special bond with their…
Understanding, Supporting, and Navigating Through Grief Written by Evelyn Gama, LCSW Perinatal Therapist at The Motherhood Center of New York Pregnancy loss is a profoundly emotional experience that affects not…
Understanding Postpartum Psychosis and Maternal Infanticide In the wake of tragic cases where mothers have taken the lives of their children, society is often left grappling with a complex mix…
An open letter from Dr. Birndorf to Perinatal Healthcare Providers Dear Colleague, I am reaching out to you directly from The Motherhood Center to discuss a critical systemic issue within…
In the middle of the night on June 16th, 2006, when contractions were 3 minutes apart, my husband and I rushed to the hospital to finally meet our son Max.…
PMADS, OR PERINATAL MOOD AND ANXIETY DISORDERS, ARE ILLNESSES AFFECTING AT LEAST 1 IN 5 WOMEN/BIRTHING PEOPLE DURING PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM. PMADS CAUSE EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL PROBLEMS THAT MAKE IT…
Written by Dr. Aurélie Athan It is hard to believe that two decades have passed since the beginning of my journey listening to mothers. It started with very open-ended interviews…
A PMAD Survivor Story from a TMC Day Program Graduate:My summertime maternity leave was joyful. Life became difficult when I went back to work. I was working three days per…
