Nneka Symister, LCSW, is a seasoned mental health clinician who works closely with individuals and couples navigating fertility, family planning, and reproductive challenges. She reflects on how today’s shifting political and legal landscape is creating fear, uncertainty, and grief for those trying to grow their families, and offers compassionate guidance and support for anyone feeling overwhelmed during this time.

Sarah Mallin, director of operations with Boram Postnatal Retreat, was a NICU nurse when she was pregnant. She shares her story of how she was able to overcome overwhelming anxiety both during and after pregnancy and offers hope and inspiration for others in this Seleni Spotlight story.

We have compiled an anti-racism reading list for young age groups as well as some you may wish to read yourself as parents. We hope that you find these books helpful in guiding your conversations.

Ways to manage your concerns about this new health threat

Distinguishing normal emotional distress from a psychiatric emergency.

Perinatal anxiety is starting to get the scientific attention it deserves