Cultures in which postpartum depression is rare share some common traits.
Allison EvansDecember 23, 2018
Q: I’m pregnant with my second child. I struggled a lot postpartum with my first, and I want it to be better this time – not just for the new baby, but I want to be there for my first, too. A: Struggling postpartum is so common that most people…
Allison EvansDecember 16, 2018
As a patient and the daughter of a patient, I was amazed by how precise surgery had become and how fast healing could be. I was struck, too, by how kind many of the nurses were; how smart and involved some of the doctors we met were. But I was…
Allison EvansDecember 1, 2018
Q: I just found out I’m pregnant. I’m so excited! But the doctor’s office doesn’t want to see me until I’m 10 weeks. Isn’t there something I should know about pregnancy and birth now? Where do I start? A: Congratulations on your pregnancy! When I was newly pregnant, I remember…
Allison EvansNovember 26, 2018
The world is changing, our knowledge is evolving, and all signs point to Americans wanting to change with the times. It’s time for America to create a new family leave policy.
Allison EvansOctober 10, 2016
I’ve been writing about how we can make birth easier by planning and preparing to support the mother’s natural birthing hormones. Could postpartum be easier, too, if we let Nature lead?
Allison EvansSeptember 29, 2016
We cannot vanquish fear, but the empowering perspective of myth helps us to put it in its place. We cannot eliminate risk but a mythic perspective elevates it. We cannot forgo the trial if we want to know how powerful we are.
Allison EvansSeptember 22, 2016
Pregnancy and birth are taxing to the body, and labor will push your mind to its limits. When you have prepared body and mind in these ways, as well as made plans to be abundantly supported throughout your labor, you give yourself the best possible chance for a healthy birth.
Allison EvansSeptember 8, 2016