As a mother of three (twins and a singleton), I have first hand experience with the prenatal and postpartum journey that can be very daunting and beautiful at the same time. I understand that it can ...

Ten days after her 15th birthday, Jennifer Hernandez welcomed her first daughter into the world. From the age of 11 Hernandez had run away from home, occasionally popping in and out of school to show ...

While teen pregnancy in Connecticut is among the lowest in the country, it remains high in some communities. And for every teen mother, the impacts are both immediate and long lasting, often entangled ...

Fortunately, fetal trauma in pregnancy is uncommon. The most common causes of blunt fetal trauma, in contrast to penetrating injuries such as stabbings or gunshot wounds, are motor-vehicle collisions, ...

You might find yourself avoiding prenatal appointments. A scan or pelvic exam leaves you unusually anxious. Even a gentle touch from someone you trust can suddenly feel overwhelming. For many people ...

Rebecca Smith, 28, endured a series of sexual assaults between ages 17 and 21. When she became pregnant for the first time at age 23, she told her OBGYN about her traumatic past. The reaction ...

Pregnancy can be a joyful, transformative time. But if you’re a survivor of sexual assault or abuse, it can also feel unexpectedly challenging. The many physical changes and invasive exams that come ...

I am trained to help with loss and grief as well as postpartum mood and anxiety disorders during the perinatal period. You’re learning to navigate parenthood, but it feels like you are constantly ...