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Why You Need a Therapist Matchmaker

Navigating pregnancy, postpartum recovery, or fertility challenges can make finding the right therapist feel overwhelming. A therapist matchmaker takes away the stress by helping you connect with a therapist who truly understands perinatal mental health. From finding the right fit to adjusting if your needs change, matchmaking ensures you get the support you deserve.

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Understanding Mom Rage: It’s Not Who You Are—It’s a Sign

Let’s get one thing out of the way: Mom rage is real. It’s not just snapping occasionally or being “too sensitive.” It’s a full-body experience that can feel explosive, scary, and often comes with a heavy dose of shame. You might find yourself yelling over a spilled snack, slamming a door after asking for the fifth time to put on shoes, or seething in silence while fantasizing about walking out the door and never coming back.

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Postpartum Doula Care: In-Home Support for Your Fourth Trimester

A postpartum doula is a trained professional who provides non-medical support to families after the birth of a baby. Unlike nurses or midwives, doulas focus on emotional well-being, newborn care, and hands-on help at home. Whether this is your first child or your fourth, the presence of a postpartum doula can ease your transition into parenthood and reduce the risk of burnout or postpartum mood disorders.

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What to Do When Your Mother-in-Law Is Driving You Crazy: Postpartum Edition

Mother-in-laws have been a staple of sitcom humour for decades—but when you're a new parent, struggling with an overbearing in-law can feel far from funny. Whether it’s unsolicited advice, constant visits, or undermining your parenting choices, the tension can take a real toll on your mental health, your relationship, and your sense of peace at home.

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The Postpartum Experience of My Dreams is Now a Reality.

Melissa Gallagher is co-founder and CEO of Alma Care, a company that offers customized postnatal support services both in-home and through a postnatal retreat experience at Toronto’s Kimpton Saint George Hotel. We spoke to Melissa about the gap in postpartum care she’s hoping to fill and her company’s take on the Chinese concept of postpartum confinement.

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