8 Helpful Tips to Support a NICU Family

8 Helpful Tips to Support a NICU Family

When a baby is born full-term and healthy, it’s easy to know how to react and what to say. However, when there are complications or an unexpected outcome and a newborn is sent to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), it can be more difficult to understand what a parent is going through and how to support them.

Are You at Risk for Postpartum Anxiety or Postpartum Depression?

Are You at Risk for Postpartum Anxiety or Postpartum Depression?

Postpartum mood disorders impact 1 in 8 new parents (for the non-pregnant parent, it tends to occur in 1 in 10 people). Perinatal mood disorder can be serious and even deadly if not treated. Fortunately, treatment is effective. A consultation with a trained mental health provider and/or psychiatrist that has specific training in reproductive health can reverse the symptoms and help you feel more like yourself.