Peter Haken’s Post

World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10th each year to raise awareness about mental health issues and promote mental well-being. It's an important day to encourage conversations about mental health, reduce stigma, and support those who may be struggling with mental health challenges. Mental health awareness during pregnancy is crucial because pregnancy can be a time of emotional and psychological changes for expectant mothers. Taking care of your mental health during pregnancy and childbirth is vital for both you and your baby's well-being. Prioritize self-care, seek support when necessary, and trust your healthcare team to guide you through this transformative period. #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthday #worldmentalhealthday #pregnancy #postpartum #childbirth #mybirthsquad #kulcare

The emotional wellbeing of pregnant women can have long-term effects on infant's mental health. Trusting peer relationships can significantly reduce stress & anxiety in pregnancy, birth & beyond. Find out more: https://buff.ly/3XNlwuq #peersupport

So proud of the work we're doing to support parents during this life-changing period. Learn more about our new care pathways for maternal mental health in the press release below! #maternalmentalhealth #mentalhealthawarenessmonth

1 in 10 non-birthing partners experience postpartum anxiety or depression. And it’s often harder for them to get support. Although the pregnant woman is the star 🌟 (as she should be!), surrounding her with a prepared, stable partner has a huge impact on mom and baby. Read how our programs help dads and other household members become a support team during pregnancy and the toddler years: https://lnkd.in/gpxx5Yiq

Discussing #MentalHealth can be tough, especially with so many other concerns during and after pregnancy. But understanding postpartum depression and how to address it is vital to fostering good outcomes. American University of the Caribbean students Dylan Chudoff, Hilary Serbin and Assistant Dean of Community Engagement, Dr. Natalie Humphrey, Ph.D., CEAP, share expert insights in a compelling dialogue. Dive into the discussion here: https://bit.ly/3TbL4kx #EquityDelivered

Being pregnant and giving birth are one of life's gifts. We start our pregnancy journey happy, optimistic, excited, sometimes anxious and scared. What we don't go into pregnancy thinking is that it will be a traumatic experience. 1 in 4 women find some aspect of their birth traumatic. (Make Birth Better). That's a lot of women, and this can make the start to family life challenging. Birth trauma awareness week is so important in raising awareness on this subject as it's something that we don't talk about and don't feel comfortable talking about as we don't know much about it or what to say. There are great organisation's out there that do brilliant work to support families who experience birth trauma. @birthbetter are one such organisation. If you want to learn more about birth trauma head to their website, they explain what it is in easy terms so we can all understand what it is better. It's so important that new parents are supported in their pregnancy journey and beyond to limit the chances of birth trauma. Profession help is vital to ensure parents can understand what happened and how they can move forward. It also helps to give children the best start in life, which is what they deserve. Here are our reflections on the #birthtraumaawarenessweek What did you learn last week? #nurturewellness #birth #pregnancy #birthtrauma #perinatalmentalhealth #mums #dads #trauma #mentalhealthawareness

This #StressAwarenessMonth we’re sharing stories of how peer support can help parents to cope with stress, worries & anxieties through pregnancy and beyond. Below, Ganyat shares her story and describes how peer support helped her through challenging times... Watch on our YouTube channel: https://buff.ly/4aALUgy #LittleByLittle #stressrelief #mentalhealthawareness

Childbirth is an amazing experience, but it can take a toll on a new mother's body and emotions. ⁠ ⁠ Postpartum recovery, therefore, is crucial to ensure that new moms heal properly and feel empowered to care for their newborns. ⁠ ⁠ Follow @labor.nurse.mama for daily doses of pregnancy and postpartum education from a labor nurse -mama of 7!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Physically, it's important to rest and allow the body to heal after giving birth through a healthy diet, gentle exercise, and lots of water. ⁠ ⁠ Emotionally, it's normal to feel overwhelmed or experience postpartum depression. ⁠ ⁠ Supportive friends and family, counseling, and other resources are available to new moms to help manage these feelings. ⁠ ⁠ Knowing that recovery is a process, understanding what happens and when...and having support + knowing that healing takes time can empower new mothers to embark on this exciting yet challenging journey.⁠ ⁠ Comment and share your experience those first 2 days!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #postpartumjourney #postpartumdepression #postpartumrage #postpartumweightloss #momlifebelike #intrusivethoughts #labornursemama #mombelly #postpartumdoula #postpartumhealth #takebackpostpartum #thisispostpartum #fourthtrimester #iteachfourth

Receiving therapy during pregnancy can be incredibly beneficial. It provides a supportive space to address various emotions, concerns, and changes that often accompany this transformative time. It's a healthy choice for both the expectant parent's mental well-being and preparing for the journey into parenthood. Looking to get started? Call us today at (248) 791-9266! 🌸 #elliementalhealthclarkston #mommytobe #parenthood #therapy #mentalhealthmatters #explorepage #clarkstonmi #selfcare

I published my second book. It's called 10 Pregnancies. The book is about my journey through pregnancy - spanning 15 years. https://a.co/d/1B4lzOh