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I’m Rarely Worried About the Babies — I Worry About the Moms
Moms pour everything into caring for their babies, then forget to care for themselves. Simple ways to take care of you, and how parenthood affects mental health for both parents.
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Motherhood & Marriage: A Virtual Psychotherapy Group for New Moms
A safe and supportive space to process the ups and downs of partnership after baby, build communication skills, manage conflict and resentment, and feel less alone in the journey.
View flyer →Resources I Recommend
These are the books and organizations I share most often with the moms I work with. I work closely with these organizations and speak at their events, and I trust them to care for you well.
Recommended Read
Expecting Better by Emily Oster (opens in a new tab)
Pregnancy comes with a long list of rules, and a quiet worry that you’re getting one of them wrong. Emily Oster walks through the evidence behind the advice so you can make calm, informed choices that fit your family.
About: Emily Oster is an economist and professor at Brown University. Expecting Better looks at the research behind common pregnancy advice, from caffeine and sushi to prenatal testing, and explains what the data actually shows. The revised edition was updated in 2021.
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Recommended Birth Support
The Breezy Doula (opens in a new tab)
Feeling prepared can turn fear about birth into confidence. Bree and her team help you understand your options and feel truly supported before, during, and after delivery.
About: Led by Bree Zaccaro, a DONA certified doula and childbirth educator, The Breezy Doula team serves Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, and the Inland Empire. They offer birth and postpartum doula support, lactation support, and childbirth classes, including HypnoBirthing and an online course, A Breezy Birth.
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Recommended Community
The Mommy Center (opens in a new tab)
Early motherhood can feel lonely, even with a baby in your arms all day. The Mommy Center is a warm place to learn, ask questions, and meet other moms who understand.
About: Based in Laguna Hills, The Mommy Center offers expert-led classes for every stage: Birthing 101, Baby Care 101, and a pregnancy support group before baby arrives, then Mommy & Me and Daddy & Me classes for little ones up to age 3.
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Recommended Wellness
FIT4MOM (opens in a new tab)
Caring for your body is part of caring for your mind. FIT4MOM pairs pregnancy and postpartum workouts with a built-in village of moms who cheer each other on.
About: FIT4MOM began in 2001, when founder Lisa Druxman created a workout she could do with her baby. Today it offers classes for every stage, such as FIT4BABY, Stroller Strides, and Core & Restore, plus on-demand workouts, all built around moms supporting each other.
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Recommended Support
Postpartum Support International (opens in a new tab)
If pregnancy or the months after baby feel heavier than you expected, you are not alone, and it is not your fault. Postpartum Support International connects families with a HelpLine, support groups, and trained providers.
About: Founded in 1987, Postpartum Support International is a nonprofit focused on mental health during pregnancy and postpartum. Its HelpLine is 1-800-944-4773 (call, or text “Help”), and it offers online support groups and a directory of trained providers. I hold PSI’s PMH-C certification in perinatal mental health.
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