In the United States, there are significant racial disparities in birth and perinatal care, particularly affecting women of color, especially Black women. These disparities have far-reaching effects on both physical and mental health, perpetuating inequity and marginalization. It is vital to recognize and work towards resolving these differences to support fairness and justice in maternal health care.

Hear from our wonderful clinician, Kelley, on perinatal loss and grief.

Perinatal essentially means the 'time around birth.' We use it to describe a period of time that starts at conception and lasts through the first year after giving birth.

May 7th is World Maternal Mental Health Day, and this year we’re bringing attention to the importance of mental health concerns for mothers and families.

Whether it is determined by doctors or by choice, cesarean births can present complicated feelings for Mother’s. When done not by choice but necessity, some mother’s report feelings of disappointment or shame.

Are you eager for your baby to arrive and anxious about all the changes ahead? You’re not alone! Most women and their partners have anxiety around a new baby. One of the easiest ways you can mitigate this anxiety is bonding with your baby before it’s born.

You’re probably asking yourself, “can you really prepare to be a mother?” And while we can’t promise there’s a sure way, we can offer some tips to first-time mothers…

For many new parents, having a baby can be one of the happiest and most exciting times of their lives. For others, it can be more difficult. Read on for more about prenatal and postpartum maternal depression and what to do about it.

Maternal depression affects the whole family. When your partner is the one experiencing maternal depression, it can have a huge impact on you. Read on for more information on how maternal depression affects partners and what you can do to support them.

Infertility is difficult for many reasons, and it can often take a toll on mental health. Read on for more information on how infertility can affect your mental health.

In comparison to white women, Black women are more likely to die from pregnancy and during childbirth. Read on for more information on Black maternal health and pregnancy and what can be done to improve it.

Caring for a newborn can be exhausting and overwhelming. In fact, caring for your baby during a pandemic could be increasing your levels of anxiety and other mental health issues. However, there are various ways of managing postpartum mood disorders and anxiety during COVID-19.

The loss of a baby is a painful experience. Childbirth or even pregnancy itself can be traumatic. Pregnancy, miscarriage, and childbirth can result in PTSD for some women. Find out more about symptoms, prevalence, and treatment available.

Fertility challenges can be one of the most challenging and heartbreaking experiences. It is a rollercoaster of emotion. Most couples facing secondary infertility report feelings of confusion, anger, anxiety, depression, and fear but don’t know where to get support.

Supporting someone you love through postpartum depression can be challenging. Depending on the symptoms, treatment can feel like a process of two steps forward and one step back. Don’t give up, with time your loved one will heal.

While Postpartum depression is the most commonly occurring and most well-known perinatal mood disorder, other disorders such as anxiety, Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), bipolar and psychosis can also be experienced during pregnancy and following the birth of a child.

One of the best ways to support your mental health as well as the health of your baby is to join a support group! Whether this is your first baby or the fourth, all pregnancies (and babies!) are unique and bring new challenges that you do not need to face alone.