Posts by Terri Buysse PhD
Seven Common Myths About Miscarriage
Miscarriage. It’s hard enough to talk about even with your partner. Rarely does it get discussed in casual conversation. While it is sad and often seen as private, it is…
Read MoreRecurrence Rates and Risk Factors in Perinatal Mood Disorders
Anyone who works regularly with perinatal women will eventually find themselves face to face with a worried mother in their office thinking about becoming pregnant or already pregnant with her…
Read MoreNo One Told Me This Marriage Would Be So Hard
“When you have a baby, you set off an explosion in your marriage. And when the dust settles, your marriage is different from what it was.” –Nora Ephron Among the…
Read MoreObsessive-Compulsive Disorder in the Perinatal Period
Terri Buysse Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is an anxiety disorder that often worsens or comes on rapidly during the perinatal period. It is found in 2 to 3% of the general population…
Read MorePreventing Suicide in the Perinatal Period
“Any thread of sanity I was still holding onto disappeared. I snatched the block, and without thinking, threw it back at my son. I watched in horror as it hit…
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