Postpartum
Rediscovering Connection: Parents of Older Children and the Quest to Grow Together
Tanya Veluz2024-12-10T19:11:39+00:00November 15, 2024|Uncategorized|
As children grow, the demands of parenting evolve in ways that can be both rewarding and challenging. Although a lot of the early parenting focus is on adjusting to new routines and meeting immediate [...]
Why Pasadena Perinatal Therapy is the Right Choice for New Parents
Tanya Veluz2024-12-10T19:08:35+00:00October 10, 2024|Uncategorized|
Becoming a parent transforms your life, and although parenting is filled with happiness, it also presents distinct challenges that many people may not foresee. At Pasadena Perinatal Therapy, we focus on helping parents individually [...]
Dads: “I Feel Like the Baby Doesn’t Like Me”
Tanya Veluz2024-10-15T01:24:37+00:00September 23, 2024|Uncategorized|
Becoming a dad is an experience that brings dramatic life changes that are full of love, joy, and pride. However, with this newfound sense of responsibility and accomplishment sometimes comes worry for fathers. Many [...]
Navigating Changes in Sex After Baby
Tanya Veluz2024-10-15T01:21:01+00:00September 9, 2024|Uncategorized|
Adapting to life after having a baby can feel like an exhausting endeavor; with sleepless nights, constant feedings and diaper changes, and a lack of sleep, sex is often the furthest thing from new [...]
Cultivating a Positive Body Image in the Perinatal Period
Tanya Veluz2024-09-05T00:24:13+00:00August 22, 2024|Uncategorized|
The period surrounding childbirth involves significant changes, both physical and emotional. As the female body evolves to nurture and grow a baby, concerns about body image can grow, too. While pregnancy is often portrayed [...]
Building Your Village Postpartum: Support for New Parents
Tanya Veluz2024-09-05T00:24:07+00:00August 4, 2024|Postpartum|
The postpartum period can be an intense and challenging time for new parents. It's a time of significant physical, emotional, and psychological change, often accompanied by sleep deprivation, hormonal shifts, and the overwhelming responsibility [...]
Brain Changes in the Postpartum Dad
Tanya Veluz2024-09-05T00:23:52+00:00July 25, 2024|Uncategorized|
The nights filled with exhaustion, the unending diaper changes, and the continuous chorus of baby wails—the journey of parenthood is a whirlwind that can result in some forgetfulness. While it’s well-known that moms can [...]
Co-Parenting During Summer Break: Strategies for Success
Tanya Veluz2024-09-05T00:23:47+00:00July 12, 2024|Uncategorized|
Summer break can be exciting for kids, but it can also present unique challenges for parents. Managing shared custody while ensuring that children have a safe, fun, and memorable summer requires effective communication, creative [...]
Improving Relationships as a Parent: A Holistic Approach
Tanya Veluz2024-09-05T00:23:41+00:00June 20, 2024|Uncategorized|
Parenthood is quite an adventure, filled with joyful moments and unexpected twists and turns. Juggling responsibilities can strain all kinds of relationships with your partner, your friends, your coworkers, family members, and even yourself. [...]
The Shadow of the Pandemic: The Fear of Having a Second Child
Tanya Veluz2024-09-05T00:23:37+00:00May 21, 2024|Uncategorized|
The happiness of welcoming a new child is often mixed with worries for parents, particularly in the initial months. However, for those who welcomed a baby during the COVID-19 pandemic, the birth of a [...]
Finding Strength Together: The Benefits of Postpartum Group Therapy for Men and Women
Tanya Veluz2024-09-05T00:23:32+00:00April 15, 2024|Postpartum|
Becoming a new parent can bring a whirlwind of emotions, from the pure joy of holding your baby for the first time to the exhaustion that comes with sleepless nights. But for some parents, [...]
Early Postpartum Brain Morphology – How Pregnancy Changes the Brain
Tanya Veluz2024-09-05T00:23:28+00:00March 22, 2024|Postpartum|
Many people are at least somewhat familiar with the physical changes the body can experience during pregnancy and the early postpartum period. From hormonal fluctuations to changes in blood volume, immune system changes, and [...]