Mom & Mind Podcast | Postpartum | Birth | Pregnancy | Maternal Mental Health |

There are seasonal themes that come up every year in therapy, and stress around the holidays is always a common issue. The joy of the season and family togetherness come with many challenges. Navigating the perinatal world adds complications to the mix of holiday stress, whether you’re pregnant, a new mom, or busy with older kids; there is a unique exhaustion to holiday parenting. Medical conditions, the pain of loss, and infertility struggles can compound holiday stress even further, and there can be immense pressure to put on a happy face and pretend that all is well. Let’s take a closer look in today’s episode! Show Highlights: Do what you need to do to care for yourself. Challenges with mental health, physical well-being, relationships, and finances Coping strategies; Start by setting limits and boundaries. You can say NO. It’s okay to simplify the holidays. Asking for help is NOT a cop-out. Let go of expectations of perfection. My advice: Step back, take inventory, consider your capacity, and ad