Giving Birth During COVID-19

The day had come. My baby was ready to enter this world; a world that has completely turned on its axis with the global spread of coronavirus. I remember last week, finalizing my birth plan, excitedly chatting with my girlfriends about the arrival of Ava and how cute she’ll look in all their auntie gifted pieces. I remember the numerous facetime chats with my mom, every one of them lessening the creeping anxiety about going into labor - moms just know what to say somehow. There was just this overarching air of excitement! Then COVID hit.

Dr. Jane ShomofApril 6, 2020worry, pregnancy, motherhood, moms-to-be, managing stress, COVID-19, Mental Health, PPD

Why Worry?

Lately I’ve been worrying a lot! Worrying about the unknown. About the pain of giving birth. About being a good mother. About having everything ready for the baby. About money. About my life changing. About my relationship with my husband. About all the bad and scary things that could happen to my family and my child. The worries seem never-ending, consuming, and exhausting…

Bridget BenningerSeptember 19, 2019worry, pregnancy, motherhood, moms-to-be, managing stress