Blaire Melius

If you notice your anxiety ramping up in the late afternoon or evening after having a baby, you are not alone - and it's a really common experience. For many new moms, anxiety doesn’t peak during the chaos of the day. Instead, it sneaks in quietly as the sun starts to set. The house gets dimmer. The day winds down. And suddenly, your body feels on edge, bracing for the night ahead. The experience of having postpartum anxiety at night is so common that many moms refer to it as the “postpartum...

Motherhood is the coolest journey - but it's also one that can come with a lot of ups and downs, twists and turns, and unexpected challenges. For so many new moms, stress, anxiety, and overwhelming and/or traumatic memories from pregnancy, birth, or early parenting can linger - long after the initial events have passed. And these memories? They can trigger intense emotional reactions, interfere with daily functioning, and even affect the bond with your baby. Eye Movement Desensitization and...

As a therapist who works with moms, I know firsthand how overwhelming it feels to parent in today’s world. There’s SO much advice - some...