I am one of the 7.3 million that infertility affected. I am one of the lucky ones; I am an infertility “survivor”. I write this to honor and support the women currently on their infertility journey. I am open about my infertility struggle. I am proud of my struggle. I am proud of the immense effort…
Perinatal and Reproductive Mental Health
Building Community As a New Mother
Over 13 years ago, I was a new mom. Still, to this day, I remember the intense feelings of being overwhelmed and scared. I remember feeling clueless and kind of crazy as I fumbled through the days trying to figure out what my VERY tiny newborn (my daughter was 5 pounds when she was born)…
Five Things Every Postpartum Mother NEEDS
Babies are amazing and such a gift, but they are also exhausting and the transition to motherhood is not always an easy one. Every person and family adjust at their own pace and in their own way, but there are some basic things that all postpartum mothers need. One: Emotional Support All postpartum moms need…
A Process Group for Postpartum Mental Health Professionals Starting May 2019
We are excited to launch On Being a Postpartum Therapist: A Process Group for Mental Health Professionals Who Are New Mothers. This ongoing group is starting May 6, 2019 and will be held on Mondays from 3:00 pm to 4:15 pm. For more information, please contact the facilitator Aga Grabowski, LCSW. You can also access…
The Psychological Turmoil of Infertility and the Power of Validation
One in eight couples experience infertility, making it more common than breast cancer and as common as type 2 diabetes. The waiting rooms of fertility clinics overflow with worried couples who hope that the scientific advances in assisted reproductive technologies will help their dream of becoming parents come true. What many women and men are…
Breathe: A Mind/Body Workshop for Women Facing Infertility
We are excited to announce Breathe: A Mind/Body Workshop for Women Facing Infertility, which will be held at Wildflower on Sunday, April 28th, 2019 from 10 am to 2pm. No woman feels prepared to confront her infertility diagnosis and treatment. It is impossible to anticipate the shock, grief, isolation, and exhausting cycle of hope and…
Being with Baby workshop series starts on January 20, 2019
We are thrilled to partner with Lakeview Pediatrics in offering Being with Baby workshop series again this winter. The workshop will be held at the office of Lakeview Pediatrics and is open to women whose babies are between two and six months of age. You do not need to be a patient at Lakeview Pediatrics…
It Takes a Village to Raise a Mother: Katie Caddell’s Presentation on Maternal Mental Health
At Wildflower, we believe that in order to thrive as a mother and be able to attune to her baby’s needs and feelings, the mother must be nurtured also. Our mainstream cultural narrative extols maternal independence and praises mothers that seem to juggle it all effortlessly, happily, and with little need for support. The reality…
Preeclampsia Foundation Champions for Change 2018 Summit
Preeclampsia Foundation is a tremendously impactful nonprofit organization whose mission is to: “reduce maternal and infant illness and death due to preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome, and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy by providing patient support and education, raising public awareness, catalyzing research and improving healthcare practices.“ The Foundation convened its community of experts, patients, and dedicated volunteers for the 2018…
October Is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
Experiencing a miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss brings on unimaginable grief. Parents not only find themselves mourning the loss of their child, but also that of their dreams, fantasies, hopes for their family, identity, and new social status. Parents often feel lonely and misunderstood in their mourning. Our society tends to have a short attention…
