"Perinatal" is the period of time from when you become pregnant and up to 1-2 years after giving birth. Art therapy can be very beneficial to women in all stages of their perinatal journey, especially if they’re experiencing mental health issues.

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.