Q/A with a Reproductive Psychiatrist

Posted: August 31, 2020 at 2:57 pm   /   Uncategorized

For this month’s blog update, PHA asked local reproductive psychiatrist, Dr. Sarah Kauffman, a few questions related to the treatment of PMADs. Dr. Kauffman is a psychiatrist who specializes in […]

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Educational Workshop

Posted: August 27, 2020 at 6:07 am   /   Events

This workshop is for anyone interested in better understanding the support reproductive psychiatrists can offer individuals in the perinatal period.

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BIPOC Mental Health Month

Posted: July 30, 2020 at 5:41 pm   /   Blog, Community, Get Involved, Maternal Mental Health, Resources

July is Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Month. In keeping with our promise and commitment to educating ourselves and our community around minority groups and their […]

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Friday, July 24th

Posted: June 30, 2020 at 4:58 am   /   Uncategorized

Join The MamAttorney, Daphne Delvaux, to discuss family leave and working parent’s rights. JULY 24 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM About the event: Daphne Delvaux is a mom and an attorney, […]

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Black Lives Matter. PHA’s Stance and Pledge.

Posted: June 30, 2020 at 12:21 am   /   Uncategorized

The Postpartum Health Alliance is called to action by this long overdue and pivotal moment in our country. We are proud to stand in solidarity with providers, parents and other […]

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Giving Birth During a Pandemic: 3 Factors that Impact Maternal Mental Health

Posted: May 25, 2020 at 6:29 pm   /   Birth, COVID, PMADs, Risk Factors

By Amanda Freeman, Ph.D., PMH-C The birth of a child can be one of the most wonderful, amazing, and joyous experiences of a woman’s life. Even in the best of […]

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4 Tips to Eliminate Sleep Props

Posted: March 28, 2020 at 5:24 pm   /   Parenting Tips, Postpartum, Sleep, Uncategorized, Wellness

Written by Natalie Fitzgerald, Certified Sleep Consultant, and Postpartum Doula. A sleep prop is something your baby relies on to fall asleep or to fall back asleep. Common sleep props […]

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A Friend in Need- Three Steps to Help Moms Who are Struggling

Posted: September 16, 2019 at 3:40 am   /   PMADs, Postpartum, Resources, Support a Loved One

By PHA Board Member Shelly Tregembo. With one in five mothers experiencing depression or anxiety during or after their pregnancy, the need for all of us to have a good […]

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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy: A Therapist’s Overview

Posted: August 5, 2019 at 4:22 pm   /   Blog, EMDR, PMADs, Postpartum PTSD, Therapy

Gretchen Mallios, LCSW, RYT is a therapist in private practice in San Diego and past President of Postpartum Health Alliance. In addition, she is the founder of Positively Yoga, where […]

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Conversations that Count: Ask a Dad about His Journey

Posted: June 26, 2019 at 6:54 pm   /   Blog, Paternal Mental Health, PMADs, Resources, Wellness

By Dr. Daniel Singley, Ph.D. International Fathers’ Mental Health Day (IFMHD) was on June 17th (the day after Father’s Day), so I wanted to take a quick look at an […]

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