Perinatal

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El acompañamiento en salud mental perinatal: escuchar las voces de las madres.

La salud mental materna también implica escuchar las voces de las madres en sus experiencias de gestar, parir y cuidar. Este blog es una reflexión sobre el acompañamiento perinatal como un espacio de escucha y sostén.
“We would never expect someone to sit in the driver’s seat of a car for the first time and simply know what to do, such as how to merge into traffic, when to use their brights, or how to parallel park. Instead, we build systems around learning, ones with instruction, mentorship, and practice, as we build gradual confidence. And yet, with parenthood, the expectation is often immediate fluency.” By Blaire Melius, LCSW, PMH-C
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You’re Not Born Knowing This: Parenthood Is Something You Learn 

Delve into the true nature of parenthood. Learn why the idea of instinctive parenting is often misleading and complex.
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El inicio de la maternidad

Este relato íntimo explora el posparto, la ansiedad, la lactancia y la culpa desde una mirada honesta. Entre el miedo y el amor, una mamá descubre una transformación profunda.
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“Ten hijos… será divertido, dijeron”

La maternidad real también incluye cansancio, dudas y carga emocional. Hablar de salud mental materna, terapia y bienestar emocional es clave para que las mamás se sientan acompañadas, escuchadas y sostenidas.
“In clinical work with birth parents over the years, I’ve found that there is no singular way to feel, respond, or honor this season. For some birth parents, Birth Mother’s Day feels like a meaningful opportunity to be seen. For others, it may bring up grief, loss, or a sense of being set apart…This is the nature of grief and identity in adoption: it is not either/or. It is both/and. And within that duality, birth parents deserve to be witnessed fully in their motherhood.” Birth Mother's Day Honoring Birth Mothers: Holding Space for Both Mother’s Day and Birth Mother’s Day By Emily Morehead, PhD candidate, LPC-S, PMH-C
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Birth Mother’s Day

Celebrate Birth Mother's Day and recognize the unique experiences of birth mothers who have placed children for adoption.
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Voces de las Américas: salud mental materna y desafíos actuales

Panorama de la salud mental materna en comunidades hispanas de América Latina y Estados Unidos con voces expertas que visibilizan desafíos, brechas de acceso y la necesidad de atención perinatal equitativa.
“At every stage of your baby’s life, it can be grounding to remember the strength it took to bring them into the world, and to trust that same resilience within you as you continue to care for and respond to their needs. You can’t erase the infertility journey after giving birth and parenting.” National Infertility Awareness Month & Motherhood After Infertility By Emily Morehead, PhD candidate, LPC-S, PMH-C
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National Infertility Awareness Month & Motherhood After Infertility

Infertility affects many but is often misunderstood. Learn why awareness matters, as many face family planning challenges.
“Campaigns and initiatives focused on raising awareness of IPV and IPH across peripartum women can transform the narrative…by reducing stigma and addressing these issues head-on.” Behind Closed Doors: A Look Inside Violence and Homicide Amongst Pregnant Women of Color By Tiffany Chow
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Behind Closed Doors: A Look Inside Violence and Homicide Amongst Pregnant Women of Color

Understand the alarming link between intimate partner violence and pregnancy-related homicides and the unique risks faced by peripartum women.
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¿Es la cesárea la mejor opción para mi bebé? Comprender para decidir

Este blog explora las razones detrás de la elección de un parto por cesárea, los beneficios y riesgos asociados, así cómo tomar decisiones informadas durante el embarazo y nacimiento.
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Violencia gineco-obstétrica y salud mental perinatal en América Latina: cuando el nacimiento deja una huella psicológica 

Un parto puede ser clínicamente exitoso y, aun así, psicológicamente traumático cuando la persona gestante pierde su voz, su autonomía y su dignidad.
“There is a common sentiment amongst healthcare professionals who provide intensive mental health care to individuals in the perinatal period. They want people to get the help they need and deserve. That goal starts with helping others understand the role of inpatient perinatal mental health care.” Understanding Perinatal Inpatient Mental Health Care and How To Support Individuals Who Benefit from Intensive Treatment By Theresa Rice, OTD
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Understanding Perinatal Inpatient Mental Health Care and How To Support Individuals Who Benefit from Intensive Treatment

Receive vital insights into comprehensive inpatient mental health care and its role in supporting mental well-being in the perinatal period.
“You are strong for staying. You are strong for choosing health again and again. And by showing up imperfectly but honestly, we can help raise children who learn to value themselves far beyond what they see in the mirror.” I Didn’t Bounce Back. I Stayed. By Priya James
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I Didn’t Bounce Back. I Stayed.

Navigating eating disorders in pregnancy and postpartum can be tough. Discover insights and support for new moms on this journey.
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Lo que no se nombra: miedos y cambios de la maternidad primeriza

Reflexión sobre los miedos y cambios emocionales que enfrentan las madres primerizas, cómo confiar en tu instinto y la importancia del apoyo en esta etapa transformadora.
“[Perinatal palliative care] must be adaptable and humble. It must never assume what healing looks like but instead ask with openness and compassion: What feels sacred to you?” Birth Plans for the Unimaginable: Honoring Families Through Perinatal Palliative Care By Dr. Solimar Santiago-Warner, LCSW, PMH-C
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Birth Plans for the Unimaginable: Honoring Families Through Perinatal Palliative Care

Explore perinatal palliative care and how it supports families during the emotional journey of loving a baby with a life-limiting condition.
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