Posts by Perinatal Support Washington
Information and Resources for Postpartum Relationships, Body Changes, and Sex
RelationshipsThe Gottman Relationship Blog (The Gottman Institute)Fantastic, research-based blog with resources on relationships. Within the blog is a specific column entitled “Bringing Baby Home” that features posts about improving the marital relationship…
Read MoreResources for Maternal Ambivalence and Regret
For ProvidersThe Monster Within: The Hidden Side of Motherhood By Barbara AlmondMixed feelings about motherhood—uncertainty over having a child, fears of pregnancy and childbirth, or negative thoughts about one’s own…
Read MoreFirst Person: The Mom Myth that Self-Care is a Luxury
It was out of my struggle with a Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder that my relentless commitment to self-care was born. I can now say, I feel grateful for my…
Read MoreResources on Motherhood and Self-Compassion
It can happen to anyone. We make a mistake and we get down on ourselves. We say things like “I should have known better,” or worse yet, “I’m so stupid.…
Read MorePerinatal Anxiety Resources for Clinicians
Books, Guides and Workbooks The Pregnancy and Postpartum Anxiety Workbook by Kevin Gyoerkoe PsyD, ACT, Laura Miller MD, Pamela Wiegartz PhD, ACT. This anxiety workbook offers proven-effective strategies drawn from…
Read MoreUpdates in prescribing mood stabilizers in pregnancy and postpartum
Amritha Bhat, MD, MPH In the United States, about 1 in 10 fetuses are exposed to psychotropic medications. It is important to maintain optimal mental and physical health for the…
Read MoreMedication Management Resources
GENERAL GUIDELINES Medication Overview Chart. This is a great chart that includes both generic and brand names of medications. http://www.perinatalweb.org/assets/cms/uploads/files/WAPC_Med_Chart_2012_v9.pdf Medication Overview Chart (2011).This chart provides information…
Read MoreInterview with Abigail Enelow Myers, MN, ARNP
Abby Enelow Myers, MN, ARNP, based in Seattle, has been in practice for 23 years. PS-WA talked with her about the latest perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMAD) trends she…
Read MoreFirst Person; Marloes Koning, mom to twins
Marloes Koning is a mom of almost-7-year-old boy/girl twins. She talked to us about her experience of pregnancy and her postpartum period with twins, including dealing with postpartum anxiety. What…
Read MoreResources For Parents of Multiples
Resources for Expectant ParentsIf you’re expecting multiples, taking a Multiples Childbirth Education class is an invaluable learning experience and an amazing opportunity to bond with other parents who are soon…
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