Reproductive & Perinatal Mental Health Blog

Miscarriage is common. Around one in four pregnancies ends this way, which means an enormous number of people are carrying the pain of this experience. Being common does not make it small. It only makes it quiet. If you have lost a pregnancy and found yourself grieving in ways you did not anticipate, or grieving longer than you feel entitled to, this is for you. Why this grief is so isolating Most bereavements come with social structure. There are rituals, gatherings, sympath

Pregnancy loss can be an experience of deep loneliness. The loss is enormous and yet the acknowledgement from others may be minimal. There may not have been a funeral, time off work, or sympathy cards from friends and family. People who loved you may not have known you were pregnant at all. And yet something real ended. Not only a pregnancy, but a future you had already begun to imagine. If you are reading this in the aftermath, or months or years later, please know that what

Finding the right psychotherapist in New York can feel overwhelming. New York City alone has tens of thousands licensed therapists, which means there is a near-endless supply of practitioners to select from. The key, however, isn’t just choosing someone qualified, but finding someone whose style, experience, and philosophy resonates with you personally. Here’s some suggestions for how to find the right therapist for you. 1. Look for a Therapist Who Adapts to You One of the bi