Preparing for Parenthood

Relationships

Communication and Intimacy Tools for New Parents

Rachel Diamond Ph.D. on March 10, 2023

From communication to intimacy, here are some tools to support the health of your relationship during the transition to new parenthood.

From communication to intimacy, here are some tools to support the health of your relationship during the transition to new parenthood.

Parenting

When Couples Become Parents: The Impact on Your Relationship

Rachel Diamond Ph.D. on March 9, 2023

Planning for parenthood? Essential topics for couples to consider for their relationships.

Planning for parenthood? Essential topics for couples to consider for their relationships.

Career

The Motherhood Penalty in the Workplace

Rachel Diamond Ph.D. on February 13, 2023

We expect women to work like they don’t have children and raise children like they don’t work. The motherhood penalty shows why your struggles aren't your fault.

We expect women to work like they don’t have children and raise children like they don’t work. The motherhood penalty shows why your struggles aren't your fault.

Trauma

3 Ways Birth Trauma Is a Unique Type of Traumatic Event

Rachel Diamond Ph.D. on February 2, 2023

What makes birth trauma a unique and complex traumatic event? These 3 points will clarify. Learn ways new parents can heal.

What makes birth trauma a unique and complex traumatic event? These 3 points will clarify. Learn ways new parents can heal.

Postpartum Depression

Perinatal Mental Health: 2022 Year in Review

Rachel Diamond Ph.D. on December 6, 2022

Are you curious about research and resources that came out in 2022 related to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum? These are some key highlights.

Are you curious about research and resources that came out in 2022 related to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum? These are some key highlights.

Trauma

Why We Need to Pay More Attention to Fathers' Birth Trauma

Rachel Diamond Ph.D. on November 12, 2022

Fathers can be left with long-term mental health consequences after witnessing traumatic childbirths.

Fathers can be left with long-term mental health consequences after witnessing traumatic childbirths.

OCD

What Is Perinatal OCD?

Rachel Diamond Ph.D. on October 13, 2022

Why is perinatal obsessive-compulsive disorder the most misunderstood and misdiagnosed disorder of pregnancy and childbirth?

Why is perinatal obsessive-compulsive disorder the most misunderstood and misdiagnosed disorder of pregnancy and childbirth?