When working through any anxiety and depression or anxiety during your pregnancy or postpartum period, we have put together this tool kit to help you.
Recommended therapists in our area – Bergen County Hila Revah https://www.hilarevahlcsw.com/
Bergen County and Hudson CountyThe Lukin Center https://www.lukincenter.com/
Hoboken Adrian T. Oxman, Psy.D.
www.arrowpsychology.com Licensed Clinical Psychologist DrAdrianOxman@gmail.com 929.249.2260
Reproductive Psychiatrist https://psychiatristsnyc.com/
Hudson Psychiatric Associateshttp://hudsonpsych.com/index2.html
Online Skype/phone call set-up
betterhelp.com
Other Techniques:
- Consider Meditation
We recommend the ZivaMeditation technique. This technique was designed by a New Yorker for New Yorkers15 minutes once or twice a day is recommended
- Consider Mindfulness with Yoga or Deep Breathing Techniques and Exercises
Yoga for prenatal or postnatal moms can provide mom-mom support
- Exercise can help reduce anxiety
30 minutes of mild to moderate intensity at least three times can help reduce anxiety
- Spending time in Nature and in the Sun
Vitamin D is essential for mood stabilization, consider spending some time in the sun, walking, taking a hike, or visiting a national park.
- Build a support network
Chatting with or visiting with other moms can ease anxiety, stress and depression. Consider a group – here is a list in our local area or
www.jcbumpandbaby.com Many local hospitals also offer support groups.
Postpartum Depression or Anxiety can present anytime in pregnancy or during the first year postpartum. We suggest this website for additional support
