The content in this blog pertains to Maternal Mental Health, including: infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy loss, stillbirth, pregnancy and postpartum depression (PPD), anxiety, OCD, PTSD and early parenting.
My next Infertility Support Group starts on October 9th and is designed for women who are experiencing primary or secondary infertility. Throughout the group we'll explore issues related to infertility, including the impact on identity, self-esteem, sexuality and relationships.
Read MorePlease join me on Sunday, May 20th from 1 - 3pm at Mother to Mother Midwifery in University Heights for an interactive workshop on planning for the postpartum period. You'll learn more about the common range of emotions expecting and new mothers may experience and how to get the support you need throughout this transition. You'll also leave with a personalized visual map for staying connected and building your support system.
Read MoreOctober is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. In solidarity with all the families who know this pain, I offer no advice but resources to help you connect with others on your healing journey, and to honor your lost child(ren) throughout the month. You are not alone.
Read MoreWe live in a fast-paced society where it feels like there's rarely (dare I say never) enough time. I know I'm not alone in this feeling; I hear about it daily from friends and family, and of course the clients I counsel in my practice. The overwhelm is folded into the lives of my clients who are struggling to conceive, those grieving, the women who are adjusting to the reality of motherhood, the men who feel a ridiculous amount of pressure to provide and succeed financially. Sometimes the greatest stressors come from within, our attempts to be the best partner/parent/daughter/brother/insert role.
Read MoreYou may be wondering how to cope with family responsibilities, the obligatory Mother’s Day brunch at Aunt Suzy’s or the BBQ dinner at your step-mother’s. For some, the idea of forgoing a family obligation just isn’t an option. And that’s OK.
Read MoreAcknowledging the issue of infertility is often the biggest barrier to seeking help. The word itself may at first be scary, And then there's the fear and shame, which help maintain the loneliness and isolation so many experience. We often think we should be able to handle whatever life throws at us alone. But that's simply unrealistic. We are social beings and rely on others for many reasons.
Read MoreRachel Rabinor, LCSW is a psychotherapist in San Diego, California specializing in Maternal Mental Health. She provides counseling for: infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy loss, infant loss, pregnancy and postpartum depression, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive thoughts.
Rachel Rabinor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist in private practice in San Diego, CA. She specializes in Maternal Mental Health, including: women who are struggling with infertility, miscarriage + loss, pregnancy + postpartum depression + anxiety, and early parenting.
Rachel Rabinor, LCSW, PC • Counseling for Reproductive + Perinatal Mental Health
3725 Talbot St • Point Loma • San Diego • California • 92106
619.780.3277 • rachel@rachelrabinor.com
