In case you missed it, here are the top blog post hits from Abby the Sociologist Doula so far this year.
ICYMI: Most popular blog posts of the first half of 2021
Category: postpartum
Postpartum got me feelin’ some kinda way: 5 common perinatal mood and anxiety disorders
Negative impacts on the mental health of parents with new babies are often grouped into different types of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, often called PMADs. In this post, I'll explain the signs, prevalence, and resources for five PMADs.
How to make a decision
If you struggle with making decisions, particularly about medical care, here are ten questions to consider to streamline your process.
Articles to read when you need to be distracted: food and restaurant edition
Are you trying not to think about getting your period or taking a pregnancy test? Super pregnant and super ready to be done being pregnant? Trying to think about anything other than your grief? Trying to think about anything other than your screaming child? These 15 articles about food and restaurants might provide just the momentary distraction you need to reset.
Mother’s Day Rosary Reflections: The Joyful Mysteries
Calling all Catholic and Catholic-curious readers: I'm hosting a rosary event for Mother's Day!
Announcing: pregnancy and postpartum support groups!
I am so excited to share with you the news: I am now a cofacilitator of weekly pregnancy and postpartum support groups!
Vision changes while pregnant and postpartum
Why did everything get blurrier when you got pregnant?
Articles to read when you need to be distracted: animal edition
Are you trying not to think about getting your period or taking a pregnancy test? Super pregnant and super ready to be done being pregnant? Trying to think about anything other than your grief? Trying to think about anything other than your screaming child? These 9 articles about animals might provide just the momentary distraction you need to reset.
A day’s worth of easy freezer meals
If you want to make a frozen meal for a friend, or give future you a break from cooking, here are my three best recipes destined for the freezer.
6 things to do when you feel helpless
Feeling helpless at the moment? This infographic gives you six ideas of action steps you can take.
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