by Guest Author | Aug 13, 2025 | Motherhood, Parenting, Reproductive Mental Health
Breastfeeding is a special journey that involves so much more than merely feeding your baby; it helps build a strong bond between you and your child, supporting that loving closeness and connection that parents and babies share. While it’s an immensely rewarding...
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 | Aug 21, 2024 | Motherhood, Reproductive Mental Health
When hurricane season hits, hurricane preparedness for nursing moms in Houston becomes a critical part of ensuring your family’s safety. Hurricanes are a reality for those of us living in Houston, and they bring unique challenges for nursing moms and families. Not...
by Kathryn | Apr 9, 2024 | Depression, Motherhood, Reproductive Mental Health
Hi you. I want you to know that if these walls could talk, they’d echo the voices of so many of the mothers who have sat on my therapy couch. “I just don’t understand why this feels so hard.” “What’s wrong with me? I should be so happy.” “Why do I feel so overwhelmed...
by Kathryn | May 14, 2023 | Motherhood
Mother’s Day is a day of celebration and appreciation for the wonderful mothers and mother figures in our lives. It’s a time to show gratitude for all the love, care, and sacrifice that these amazing women have given us. However, it’s important to...
