Should You Stay on Psychiatric Medication During Pregnancy?
You find out you are pregnant and suddenly everything feels uncertain. The joy or surprise of a positive test is often followed closely by a wave of anxiety, especially if you take daily medication for your mental health. You might immediately wonder if you are putting your baby at risk. You might start searching online, […]
Thinking About Pregnancy? How to Prepare Your Mental Health Before You Try
People spend a lot of time preparing their bodies for pregnancy. You might start tracking ovulation, taking prenatal vitamins, and adjusting your nutrition months in advance. You schedule preconception visits with your doctor to check your thyroid and discuss timelines. Almost no one plans for how it will actually feel. That gap between physical preparation […]
What Is Reproductive Psychiatry and When Should You Seek It Out?
You might notice that you feel off, but nothing is clearly wrong in your life. Everything looks fine on paper. Work is steady, your relationships are generally stable, and there is no obvious crisis to point to. Yet your mood tells a different story. You might feel a sudden drop in energy, a spike in […]