We recently discussed the impact of fertility struggle on pregnancy and childbirth—mainly, the increased risk for perinatal mood disorders. A situation that similarly affects the emotional state of the new or expectant parent is pregnancy after loss—be it miscarriage,...
Weaning begins the moment a child takes in calories from a source other than breastmilk. At best, the process takes weeks, months, and sometimes years. Oxytocin and prolactin, the hormones responsible for milk production and letdown in the breastfeeding...
Infertility, Pregnancy, and Mental Health Though fertility struggles are both common and highly treatable, they presents an overwhelming set of challenges and emotions for the individual. While trying to conceive—perhaps with the use of IVF or hormone therapy—a couple...
