Have you ever been sitting in your car, totally still, engine off, but your heart is racing like you’re speeding down a highway? Have you been mid-conversation with a friend and suddenly felt like you might cry, throw up, or disappear all at once? That’s anxiety. More specifically, it might be an anxiety attack, and if […]
By Jessica Bauer, Ph.D., a Perinatal Therapist in Atlanta, GA Let’s talk about something not enough people talk about: postpartum rage. Yes, rage. Not just the “baby blues” or feeling extra emotional. Postpartum rage is the explosive, unpredictable anger that can sneak up on you after having a baby. If you’ve ever slammed a door, […]
Hi, I’m Dr. Jessica Bauer, a licensed psychologist who specializes in trauma, anxiety, and depression therapy. One of the most common things people ask me is: “Is my anxiety or depression coming from trauma?” Understanding where your emotional pain comes from is a huge part of healing it. Because if the root of your anxiety […]
If you’re reading this, chances are you (or someone close to you) is pregnant again after experiencing a loss. I know how complicated this space can be. Your joy is now mixed with fear and a desire to make it to the birth as quickly as possible. You may be sharing this joyous news yet […]
You Can’t Stop Worrying Even About Small Things It’s natural to worry a little when you have a new baby. But postpartum anxiety turns that dial way up. You might find yourself stuck in loops of worry that feel impossible to control. Example: You spend hours reading baby forums trying to figure out if your baby’s […]
Being pregnant after a loss, whether a stillbirth, miscarriage, or infant loss, is a time filled with complex emotions. The excitement of being pregnant again is mixed with grief, and hope for the future is tinged with fear. As a therapist who has walked this path and who journeys alongside parents who are experiencing pregnancy […]
Living with ADHD can be challenging when it comes to managing school or work, friendships, your home, or your time. Maybe you’ve been diagnosed and have sought treatment to help, or perhaps you suspect you have ADHD because you faced some challenges but found your own strategies to overcome them. As a person with ADHD, […]
Guest Blog Post from ATL Pelvic Health When you have a newborn, self-care often takes a backseat—it’s all about feedings, diaper changes, and making sure your baby is comfortable and taken care of. Unfortunately, your own needs tend to come last. Most postpartum “self-care” advice focuses on quick things —maybe a warm shower, a few […]
Motherhood can feel like the impossible task of juggling a dozen plates in the air. What if you’ve already spent your whole life juggling plates, and those plates have suddenly gotten heavier? For people with ADHD (whether diagnosed or not), this is often what it feels like when they become a new parent or are […]
The days are longer, which means we can enjoy more sunlight, but it can also leave moms wanting to find more activities for themselves and their little ones. As a postpartum therapist who works with new moms, I often get asked about free activities moms can engage in with their kids. For moms of newborns, […]
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