Preparing for Better Outcomes: Matrescence Education as a Pathway

It’s hard to go even a couple of weeks without seeing another sobering statistic on the state of maternal health in the United States. According to the National Institutes of Health, suicide is the leading cause of maternal mortality,…

On Matrescence: Let’s Stop Wearing Bikinis in the Blizzard

I love the month of November. In Northern California, it means we survived months of scorching sun, thick layers of sunscreen, and even a wildfire season. Now it’s sweater weather, time to restock our cabinets with hot chocolate, and enjoy…

PMH-C Recipient: October 2023

Below you will find a list of those people who have received their PMH-C’s in October 2023.   The state listed is accurate as of 10/2023. USNameStateJennifer O'Dowd M.Ed, LPC, NCC ALDanica…

6 Tips to Prepare for Your First Fertility Clinic Appointment Through a Diverse and Inclusive Lens

 Are you taking the first step to possibly begin fertility treatments and feeling a little overwhelmed? Don’t worry, it’s rare that you’ll ever find anyone starting this process who’s not feeling that way. Maybe you’ve…

What Not to Say Someone Struggling with Infertility

With infertility affecting about 1 in 6 women, it is likely that you know someone who is struggling, or has struggled, with infertility. The pain and distress of this experience is excruciating, often made worse by well-intentioned friends…

A Chat on Advanced Trainings with Birdie Gunyon Meyer

A Chat on Advanced Trainings with Birdie Gunyon Meyer, RN, MA, PMH-C, PSI Certification and Training DirectorTell us about PSI’s advanced trainings in perinatal mental health. We offer Advanced Psychotherapy, Advanced Psychopharmacology,…

PMH-C Recipients: September 2023

Below you will find a list of those people who have received their PMH-C’s in September 2023.   The state listed is accurate as of 9/2023. USNameStateCamille Noelle Clements AKDaphne Simpson,…

Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders in The Adoption Community

November is National Adoption Month. This month we choose to bring awareness to the intricacies of adoption and the impact on Birth Parent(s), Adopted Individual(s) and Adoptive Parent(s). Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders impact all…

Building Your Village: Finding & Growing Friendship as a New Mom

I'm Sarah Hess, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and PMH-C with a passion for helping new parents, expectant parents, grieving parents, and those desiring to start a family with their journey. Becoming a mother is a transformative…

PMH-C Recipients: August 2023

Below you will find a list of those people who have received their PMH-C's in August 2023.   The state listed is accurate as of 8/2023. Name StateAaron Mills ALMelissa M. Odom, BSN, RNC-OB ARAshley Reynolds AZDawn…

“Care for Caregivers”- How to Protect Against Compassion Fatigue and Burnout

Caregivers – mamas and helping professionals need to be cared for now more than ever.   In January 2021 I shared with my social media community for Bell Let’s Talk Day how overwhelmed I felt. It was the height of the Pandemic and I…

A Plague of Invisibility: Bisexual Parents in Modern Society

Imagine your textbook American family: one dad, one mom, and 2.5 kids with a picket fence and a pet.The default assumptions from this picture aren’t really an accurate representation of the range of American families.  While the visibility…

What I Learned Volunteering for Postpartum Support International

 Nine months after having my daughter, I started volunteering for Postpartum Support International (PSI).My postpartum experience opened my eyes to the alarming lack of emotional and mental health resources for new moms. Despite…

Overcoming Depression While Weaning from Breastfeeding (A Poem & Coping Tips)

Breastfeeding is a beautiful bonding experience between mother and child. I felt lucky to do this, as I know it’s not something everyone is able to do.I was amazed that my body knew how to make milk and nourish my kids.It…

The Gifts and Challenges of Being a Highly Sensitive (HSP) Postpartum Parent 

 I love my child, but I can’t stand it when they whine or tug at my clothes over and over!I want to be the best parent I can be, but I feel like I’m failing the expectations placed on me by myself, my partner, my family,…