Doula and childbirth educator Trisha Olow shares what she teaches about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, what can help moms, how doulas impact PMADs, and how she as a doula cares for herself while supporting a mom in difficulty.
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PMADs and the ER: How Does the Gospel Apply?
Part 3 of 4 in a series of posts by nurse and counselor Amber Thiessen. Part 1 covers when to go to the ER, part 2 talks about what to expect when you go to the ER, and part 3 is about what husbands and the church should know, as well as how the gospelContinueContinue reading “PMADs and the ER: How Does the Gospel Apply?”
PMADs and the ER: What Happens When You Go to the ER?
Part 2 of 4 in a series of posts by nurse and counselor Amber Thiessen. Part 1 covers when to go to the ER, part 2 talks about what to expect when you go to the ER. What Happens at the ER? Coming to the ER doesn’t necessarily mean you will be admitted to aContinueContinue reading “PMADs and the ER: What Happens When You Go to the ER?”
PMADs and the ER: When Should You Go to the ER?
Where do you start when you have PMADs? When should a mother go to the emergency room struggling with her mental health go to the ER? Guest post by Amber Thiessen.
What is Unique About a Christian Response to Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders?
Organizations like Postpartum Support International (PSI) do valuable work. They spread awareness of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, offer resources and information, and connect women to the help they need (perhaps a trained provider, support group, peer mentor, or warmline). They also facilitate valuable training, some of which I have personally taken and found beneficialContinueContinue reading “What is Unique About a Christian Response to Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders?”
What to Do With Intrusive Thoughts
Once you know what intrusive thoughts are,[1] what do you do with them? How do you handle the random, freaky images and impulses that come into your brain?Here are three steps I and other moms have found helpful: identify the thought, acknowledge the truth, and distract yourself. 1. Identify the thought. “That was an intrusiveContinueContinue reading “What to Do With Intrusive Thoughts”
Personalized Hope for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
When you’re talking to a mom with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, what’s the difference between unhelpful comments and ones that will really help?
Four Questions for When You Have PMADs
Figuring out options for treating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders can be overwhelming. Here are four questions to get you started figuring out what will help you.
The Sorrows of Eve 