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The Best Medicine for New Parents: Sleep
You’ve probably heard more times than you can count to “get as much sleep as you can before the baby gets here.” If only it worked that way and we could “bank” our sleep for times when we really need it. While sleep deprivation is to some degree, somewhat normal during the newborn stage, there are ways that we can ameliorate the negative effects of sleep deprivation. Sleep is especially important because when we don’t get adequate sleep, we put ourselves at increased risk for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. While the newborn phase surely won’t be a time when you get your best sleep there are ways to get better sleep than you might imagine.
What is the fourth trimester and why is it so hard?
When we think about growing a baby, we often think of it ending after three trimesters and with the birth of a child. But what really happens during babies first three months of life? Well, according to Dr. Harvey Karp, the baby is longing for life as they knew it inside the womb. Sometimes understanding what to expect and why this period can be so hard can allow you to feel more prepared and equipped.
Is EMDR safe during Pregnancy?
This is a common question asked by both therapists and patients alike. Currently, there is no evidence to suggest that EMDR is contraindicated during any stage of pregnancy. In fact, untreated mental health conditions appear to be more detrimental to both mother and fetus or infant that far outweigh and negative effects of treatment. While some treatments have adverse side effects that can negatively impact the developing fetus, there’s no evidence that leads experts to believe that this is true for EMDR therapy.