Understanding and navigating pregnancy emotions
This blog was medically reviewed by Kathrine Simon, DNP, ARPN, CNM, FACNM, Allina Health midwifery program manager. Pregnancy is a journey that can bring you […]
September 9, 2024
Category: Mental Health
37 postpartum essentials for every new and expecting family
This blog was medically reviewed by Jeffrey Sachs, MD, obstetrician and family medicine physician. Whether this is your first or third child, postpartum can be […]
June 14, 2024
The fourth trimester: What is it and how long does it last?
You may have been surprised when your friend with a toddler started talking about their fourth trimester of pregnancy. The lesser-known term “fourth trimester” describes […]
June 19, 2023
Second trimester checklist: nurturing your pregnancy
Congratulations on making it to the next stage of your pregnancy. Hopefully, you’re starting to feel less nauseous, and your energy is returning. There are […]
May 18, 2022
Taking care of your mental health during pregnancy
Pregnancy can bring on a whirlwind of emotions. One day you might feel excited and blissfully happy, and the next you might feel anxious or […]
May 11, 2022
Beating the ‘baby blues’ during COVID-19
If you’re feeling down after the whirlwind of emotions that come with pregnancy and child birth, you’re not alone. Did you know? Approximately 8 in […]
April 8, 2020
Women more vulnerable to depression, anxiety during reproductive years
By Dr. Elizabeth LaRusso May is widely associated with flowers, warm weather (sort of) and Mother’s Day. Fewer people know that May also is Maternal […]
May 8, 2014
Ask Dr. LaRusso: I’m scared to have a second child. What do I do?
This is a semi-regular feature with Dr. Elizabeth LaRusso, a perinatal and reproductive health psychiatrist. Do you have a question, too? Send it to [email protected]. […]
September 12, 2013
Mother, Baby and Me: Dr. Elizabeth LaRusso
Meet Dr. Elizabeth LaRusso, a perinatal and reproductive health psychiatrist. As a perinatal and reproductive health psychiatrist, what are some of the conditions you treat? […]
April 12, 2013