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Depression in Moms-To-Be

A Scientific American article published October 23rd links depression in pregnant women with premature births. According to the article, new research shows that “pregnant women with symptoms of depression are twice as likely to deliver their babies early as those who don’t show signs of sadness.”
Since it is estimated that more than 40 percent [...]

Bun in the Oven, No Bread in the Bank

Click here to enjoy an entry from a blog at The Dollar Stretcher.
The writer, Meghan Whitmer, shares lots of tips on how she saved money while expecting, along with what she wishes she’d done differently. In these tight times, every bit helps!

Maternity Leave and Employment Patterns of First-Time Mothers

Last Monday, (2/25), a report was released by the U.S. Census Bureau titled, “Maternity Leave and Employment Patterns of First-Time Mothers.” I found the charts and statistics fascinating in the report as a window into how women’s lives have changed since the 1960s.
The report first analyzes trends in women’s work experience prior to their [...]

Big Thumbs-Up: The Business of Being Born

I saw The Business of Being Born in December and highly recommend everyone (men too!) see it. It’s one of those movies I wish every American would view so we can start making changes that give women more choices about birth.
Movie Synopsis: Birth: its a miracle. A rite of passage. A natural part [...]

A Gentle Caesarean – it is possible

Can a caesarean section feel as natural as a vaginal birth? Yes, according to Professor Nick Fisk , an obstetrician in London. Fisk is the pioneer of a movement to slow down the delivery of the baby during a c-section and allow the parents to participate more in the birth. Instead of [...]

Support Groups – Part 2

Today we’re continuing our discussion about the benefits to you of joining a pregnancy or postpartum support group.
Our guest is licensed clinical psychologist, Dana Paskowitz, Ph.D., who runs support groups and has a special interest in working with women around issues of pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, and parenting. To see Part 1 of [...]

Pregnancy Support Groups

Today I’m talking with Dana Paskowitz, Ph.D., and licensed clinical psychologist. Dana has provided psychological services to individuals, couples, families, and groups within a variety of settings and across a wide range of clinical issues, since 1995.
She is also a trained doula, and has a special interest in working with women around issues of [...]