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.
You have a child, or maybe two or three. You want to grow your family but it's been 6 months or 12 and still nothing. Or you've gotten pregnant but have miscarried. Again, perhaps.
You discover on your own through your late night dates with google what you've got—Secondary infertility. No one's said it but that's what you've got.
Read MoreWalk and Talk Therapy is just that—walking while talking with a trained therapist. It’s exercise but not cardio. Collaborative and professional. Walk and Talk is a useful modality for many people. Anyone suffering from anxiety, depression, coping with grief or loss, or feeling stagnant in life may find it beneficial.
Read MorePeople often confuse the Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression. Some like to say that all moms have a bit of postpartum. Have you heard that? When I hear that I presume they're not sure what the difference is between the Baby Blues, which are normal mood fluctuations after having a baby, and something more serious like Postpartum Depression or Postpartum Anxiety.
Read MoreIf you don’t speak up, the person you love might not get the help they need! Many women suffer in silence. Too many. More than 20 percent of moms are diagnosed with PPD; however, a recent study by BabyCenter shows that 40 percent do not seek medical help they need due to feelings of embarrassment, guilt and the expectation that they can get over it without professional help. There are many risks to mom and baby if postpartum depression or anxiety goes untreated, including:
Read MoreMy nanny’s a college student and her schedule changed mid-January. She’s working fewer hours now and no matter how much I tried to prepare myself for less childcare, it’s been an adjustment. The biggest thing that seems to have taken a hit is my self-care. This transition has me reminiscing about the early days with my son. There’s no greater adjustment that a woman goes through in her life – that from woman to mother. During the postpartum stage, self-care often takes on a new meaning.
Secondary infertility doesn't get a lot of press. Maintaining a strong relationship with your toddler or preschooler can be an added challenge when infertility enters your world. Coping with your own emotions, managing doctor appointments and healing from physical loss(es) is consuming. You might feel your motivation, energy and/or ability to maintain a strong connection with your living child(ren) slipping under such distress.
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
