Why Women's Wellness Matters More Than Maternal Mental Health
Early on in my career in psychotherapy, I felt like there was something missing from the work that I was doing. I really didn't like how...
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Parijat Deshpande
8 Ways to Cope with Anxiety While Waiting for Test Results
When you’re waiting for medical test results or a potential diagnosis for yourself or your baby, time seems to come to a grinding halt....
Healing From a High-Risk Pregnancy or Birth Trauma Must Include This
Have you hit a pregnancy anniversary yet? The day you found out you were pregnant. A due date you never hit. Hearing the heartbeat fo
How to Manage Pain During Pregnancy Without Medications
On top of all of the changes that go on in your pregnancy, physical pain is one of the most difficult for many women to navigate. And...
036: What Every Woman Going Through a High-Risk Pregnancy Needs to Hear
For how much I'm supportive of motivational messages and maintaining hope, there is a downside to messages that we say far too often to...
I'm Doing Everything I Can! Why Won't My Preterm Contractions Stop?
It's so frustrating (and terrifying!) when you're having preterm contractions an you're doing everything you can think of but they just...
How You Might Be Sabotaging Your Stress Management Efforts During Your High-Risk Pregnancy
Have you ever found yourself feeling super frustrated because you know stress isn't good for your pregnancy and the baby....you're trying...
Can You Help Yourself Stay Pregnant As Long As Possible During a High-Risk Pregnancy? It Depends.
Women ask me all the time: "But seriously, Parijat. Can I really influence how long I stay pregnant? Can I really get in control of my...
Feeling Anxious During Your Pregnancy? Don’t Do This.
If you’ve tried to manage your anxiety or stress for more than 5 minutes, you may have noticed it’s a never ending process isn’t it? The...
What Research Says About Stress During Pregnancy
"I'm so sure stress was the reason I miscarried." "I delivered at 22 weeks and my doctor said stress had nothing to do it with it. I...
Going Through a High-Risk Pregnancy? Forget Self-Care
“I want to punch the next person who tells me to take care of myself.” That is a direct quote taken from a woman I worked with a few...
When You Say You're Ok But You're Really Not
One of the things I hear most frequently from women who have a high-risk pregnancy is, “I’m stressed but I’m ok.” Or “I’m feeling anxious...
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