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Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, or in motherhood I’m a nurse and I offer 1:1 support sessions to vent, reflect, and feel heard, get in touch! 🌱✨️

08/05/2025

💔 Maternal Separation Anxiety: What the Research Says 💔

Just came across a powerful study by E. Hock and colleagues published in Child Development (1992), and it’s still incredibly relevant today. The research explored maternal separation anxiety—how mothers feel when separated from their young children—and how those feelings change over time.

One key takeaway? Separation anxiety isn’t just for babies. Moms experience it too, especially during transitions like returning to work or leaving their child with someone else. The study also found a strong connection between this anxiety and a mother’s mental health, including depressive symptoms and emotional distress.

It’s a reminder that:
➡️ Feeling anxious about leaving your child is normal and valid
➡️ Maternal mental health deserves just as much attention as child development
➡️ More support is needed for moms navigating early parenting and separation

If you’ve ever felt guilty, overwhelmed, or heartbroken leaving your little one—even for a short time—you’re not alone. 💞

📖 Source:
Hock, E., McBride, S., & Gnezda, M. T. (1992). Maternal separation anxiety: Its developmental course and relation to maternal mental health. Child Development, 63(1), 93–102.

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08/03/2025

🇺🇸 Parenting in the U.S.: Are We Too Focused on Independence? 🤔

A new international study dives into how moms and dads across 9 countries—including the U.S.—balance individualism (raising kids to be independent, self-expressive) versus collectivism (raising kids to value family, community, and harmony).

Not surprisingly, U.S. parents ranked among the highest in individualistic values — emphasizing independence, self-esteem, and personal goals. But what’s interesting is that even here, some parents are holding on to—or returning to—more community- and family-centered values. 🌱

As our society changes, so do our parenting styles. Economic pressures, cultural diversity, and even generational trauma are shaping how we raise the next generation. There’s no single “right” way — but this study is a powerful reminder that our values as parents are deeply shaped by the world around us. 🌍

📚 Culture and Social Change in Mothers’ and Fathers’ Individualism, Collectivism and Parenting Attitudes

👉 Read it on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32287224

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08/01/2025

💔 Divorce & Kids’ Mental Health

Studies show that children of divorced parents are at greater risk for anxiety, depression, and academic issues — but most are resilient with a stable, low-conflict environment. 💪

It’s not the divorce itself, but how we handle it that matters most. 💬❤️

📚 Source: D’Onofrio & Emery, “Parental Divorce or Separation and Children’s Mental Health,” NIH.gov

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07/27/2025

🤰🍫 New Study Finds Stress May Influence What Pregnant Women Eat
A recent randomized controlled trial shows that stress during pregnancy can lead to more frequent consumption of comfort foods like sweets and fatty snacks. The research suggests that prenatal stress may play a key role in shaping maternal eating habits, which can have long-term impacts on both mom and baby. 💡

🧠 Understanding this link could help guide better prenatal support and nutrition counseling.

📚 Source: Lustermans et al., "Stress-related eating in pregnancy? An RCT examining links between prenatal stress and food choices," Physiology & Behavior, 2024.
🔗 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306453024001173

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07/26/2025

The "Baby Bomb" Effect: Understanding the Shift
Research, notably from The Gottman Institute, highlights a significant drop in relationship satisfaction for a majority of couples – 67% experience a decline in the quality of their relationship within the first three years of their baby's life.

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07/25/2025

Why Stress, Anxiety & Depression During Pregnancy Matter

(Full article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4447112/)

Research shows that stress, anxiety, and depression during pregnancy can increase the risk of early delivery and low birth weight. Worry focused on the pregnancy itself has the strongest impact.

Even without a clinical diagnosis, emotional stress can affect outcomes for both mom and baby. That is why supportive check-ins, honest conversations, and emotional care during pregnancy are so important.
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07/21/2025

Going back to work after having a baby is such a huge transition — emotionally and logistically. I found this article from Berkeley Parents Network full of real, honest advice from other parents:
👉 https://www.berkeleyparentsnetwork.org/advice/working/workandinfant

What stood out:
💡 It’s totally normal to feel heartbroken the first few weeks — but it gets easier.
💡 Some parents eased back in by working part-time or gradually increasing hours.
💡 Having a trusted caregiver and visiting on lunch breaks helped with the guilt.

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07/18/2025

No one warns you about the quiet grief that can come with parenthood — missing your old self while loving your new one. It’s called “living grief.” Joy and loss can coexist, and that’s okay.

💛 Read more from Postpartum Support International:
https://postpartum.net/the-living-grief-of-parenthood/

Source: Postpartum Support International

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07/13/2025

👶🥣 Feeding fears are real for many moms.

A recent study found that during complementary feeding, mothers worry most about choking, allergies, and pickiness. These fears often lead to overly cautious habits—like delaying textures or avoiding certain foods—which can backfire.

We need to support parents with clear, confident guidance so feeding becomes less stressful and more empowering. 💪💛

Source: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8842507/

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07/12/2025

A powerful study from Obstetrics & Gynecology (Poikkeus et al., 2006) looked at approximately 730 pregnant women in Finland—comparing those who conceived via assisted reproduction (ART) to those who conceived naturally. Serious fear or anxiety during pregnancy affected both groups equally—ART didn’t increase the risk.

-First-time moms (“nulliparous”) generally experienced more anxiety, but…

-Those in long-term partnerships (5+ years) were less fearful.

- ART moms, experiencing infertility for 7+ years made fear 4x more likely!

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