Trauma During Pregnancy, Labor, and Delivery
When you imagine pregnancy, labor & delivery, and your first hours, days, and weeks with your new baby, certain desires and expectations come to mind. For many people, those dreams not only do not come true, but instead they are faced with unimaginable difficulties and traumas that cause lasting, devastating impact. If you endured severe …
New Parent Panic Attacks
A panic attack is a terrifying experience, whether it is your first one ever or you have experienced multiple panic attacks in your life. It may only last minutes but feels like it’s hours or like it’ll never end. If you think you had a panic attack, read on for a short self-check of other …
Obsessions and Compulsions In New Parents
Scary, unusual thoughts can feel like some of the most taboo secrets tell anyone, especially when they are about something terrible happening to your baby. Yet, people in the perinatal period – in other words, people who are pregnant, people who have recently given birth, and any new parents and supporting partners – are at …
Perinatal Anxiety: What You Need To Know
As many as 20% of all new parents (that includes those who give birth and those who don’t) experience anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum. Anxiety can look different for everyone. Sometimes it may feel like all you do is worry about your baby’s health and safety to the point that it robs you of everyday …
Learn more about: Unpolished Parenthood
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. At Unpolished Parenthood, I believe it is possible for everyone to find joy in parenthood and learn to ride the wave through challenges. Happy parents make happy babies. My main goal is to get you to a place where you aren’t just trying to make it through your day, day after day. …