Written by: Paulina Calcaterra, Psy.D, Perinatal Psychology Fellow In a recent conversation with a friend navigating her first pregnancy, she shared how often she encountered weight stigma in the healthcare…
At The Motherhood Center, we are committed to providing education and support around all aspects of the perinatal experience, including infant feeding. One important way we do this is by…
Each year in May, Maternal Mental Health Month calls upon us to acknowledge and address a silent crisis impacting the lives of countless mothers and birthing people: Perinatal Mood and…
When it comes to shedding light on the realities of maternal mental health, Law & Order is not typically the first place we turn. But in a powerful move toward…
Written by: Lora Heller, LCAT, MT-BC, Expressive Therapy Consultant, Founder of Baby Fingers Becoming a parent can be overwhelming—even joyful moments can stir up intense emotions. At The Motherhood Center,…
Breaking Barriers in Maternal Mental Health As we bid farewell to 2024, we reflect on an extraordinary year filled with progress, gratitude, and impactful change at The Motherhood Center (TMC).…
Navigating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs—including Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Depression, Perinatal OCD, Postpartum PTSD, and Postpartum Psychosis) is challenging for any family, and the journey becomes even more complex…
By: Sarah Pinson, PhD, Perinatal Psychology Fellow Motherhood is often portrayed as a purely joyous and fulfilling experience. But in reality, it is much more complex. Mothers and birthing people…
A reflection from the “Parenting on Overload: How to reset and manage expectations” panel discussion for World Mental Health Day Managing the mental load of motherhood is a challenge that…
The Essential Role of Support and Specialized Care The journey into motherhood, often described as a beautiful and transformative experience, can also be fraught with unexpected challenges. For many mothers…
