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Welcome to Bloom Psychology's blog—your comprehensive resource for navigating the emotional complexities of pregnancy, postpartum, and early motherhood. Whether you're experiencing postpartum depression, prenatal anxiety, relationship challenges, or simply seeking evidence-based guidance during this transformative time, our articles provide the expert insights and practical strategies you need.
Our content is written by perinatal mental health specialists who understand that the journey to motherhood isn't always what you expected. From recognizing the signs of postpartum depression and anxiety to finding effective treatment options, managing the return to work after baby, and supporting your partner through the transition—we cover the topics that matter most to new and expecting mothers in Austin and beyond.
Each article combines clinical expertise with compassionate understanding, offering you both the science-backed information and the emotional validation you deserve. Whether you're researching therapy options for prenatal depression, learning how to support your partner during postpartum recovery, or seeking strategies to manage anxiety while caring for your newborn, you'll find actionable guidance rooted in the latest research and real-world experience.
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Therapy isn’t magic—but it can be transformative. It won’t fix everything. But it can help you feel more like yourself again. And that’s a powerful place to start.
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Sleep Deprivation & Mental Health: The Hidden Crisis of New Parenthood | Bloom Psychology
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# Postpartum OCD: Understanding Intrusive Thoughts and Finding Relief
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I, like so many parents across the nation, was deeply shaken by the flash flood at Camp Mystic. My own daughter—almost the same age as many of those campers—learned about what had happened from friends, and I found myself scrambling for the right words while managing my own worry. It made me realize how helpful it can be for families to have some guidance on talking through tragedies like this—so kids feel seen and reassured.
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“I feel like my child is at the top of a to-do list of never-ending to-dos.” That’s how one mom recently described her experience of motherhood. She wasn’t lacking love for her child—she was overwhelmed by the relentless demands. And quietly, she wondered if something was wrong with her for feeling that way. But what if nothing is wrong with you? What if motherhood, for many, doesn’t feel joyful—it feels like exhaustion, anxiety, or even regret? If that’s where you are, you’re not alone. And you’re not doing it wrong. At Bloom Psychology, we hear this quiet truth all the time: "I love my baby, but I don’t love this." Or: "I thought I’d feel happy, but mostly I feel overwhelmed." These are brave admissions in a world that still expects moms to “love every moment.”
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The Role of Hormones in Postpartum Anxiety You gave birth three weeks ago, and your body feels like it's betraying you. Your heart races for no reason . Yo...
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