by Kathryn | May 19, 2026 | Reproductive Mental Health
Before I had a baby, my cat was my baby. Her name was Pepper. My phone was full of pictures of her. I noticed every little thing she did. I talked about her constantly. I spent time with her on purpose. We hung out together. She brought me comfort, companionship, and...
by Kathryn | May 1, 2026 | Motherhood, Reproductive Mental Health
If you’ve ever found yourself snapping at your partner, feeling your chest get hot, or needing to walk away because your anger feels like it might spill over, you are not alone. This is something I hear about often from the moms I work with, and it’s one of the most...
by Kathryn | Jun 17, 2025 | Motherhood, PTSD, Reproductive Mental Health
A new study published in May 2024 in the Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology caught my attention—mostly because it confirms something I see all the time in therapy: childbirth can be traumatic, and the emotional impact on moms is often overlooked or...
by Kathryn | May 15, 2025 | Motherhood, Reproductive Mental Health
Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get talked about nearly enough: postpartum rage. Not anxiety. Not sadness. Rage.Like…throw-the-phone-across-the-room rage. Yelling-at-your-partner-for-blinking-too-loud rage. Feeling like your insides are boiling over...
by Kathryn | Apr 30, 2025 | Parenting, Reproductive Mental Health
You’ve probably heard some version of it. “Enjoy every moment!”“At least the baby is healthy.”“It goes by so fast.”“Be grateful—you’re so lucky!” These phrases are usually well-intentioned. Most people offering them think they’re being supportive. But for new moms in...
