Media & Writing
This page features articles and videos on important topics in the perinatal journey, including pregnancy loss, postpartum depression, anxiety, perimenopause and menopause mental health, life transitions, and the power of peer support. Writing has been an important way for me to reflect on these experiences and share insights from both personal and professional perspectives.
Alongside my own reflections, you will also find media that highlights the value of parents and individuals supporting one another through various life stages. My goal in sharing these pieces is to provide education, reduce stigma, and help individuals and families feel supported in knowing they are not alone in what they are going through—whether navigating parenthood, hormonal changes, or major life transitions.
Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) and Their Impacts on Perinatal Mental Health
CAMH (2024) states that “perinatal mood and anxiety disorders arise during pregnancy or in the first year postpartum. They affect between 10 and 20 percent of pregnant women and new mothers, and the non-child-bearing parent can experience problems as well.”
This statement resonates with me completely….
On The Other Side of Miscarriage
My miscarriage is not something I talk about often, or really even think about much anymore, but the memory always seems to be hovering over me – reminding me to be grateful for all that I have…
The Importance of Support Groups on our Parenting Journey
In this conversation of Flourish & Flow, host Amy Rohrer is joined by perinatal mental health advocate & Social Service Worker, Karin Thoms, and co-founders of Dads of Oxford Support Group, Chad Gee and Jeremy Ward. In this conversation, we discuss the importance and benefits of support groups, specifically on the parenting journey!