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Not Feeling Like Yourself After Baby? Signs of Postpartum Depletion
Brain fog, fatigue, hair thinning, and hormone shifts after baby may signal postpartum depletion. Learn how to notice and address it.
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Weaning Breastfeeding Emotions in Baltimore | Peri-Nature Therapy™
We talk a lot about preparing for birth. A little about postpartum. But weaning—the transition away from breastfeeding—is often quiet, personal, and surprisingly emotional. As a perinatal mental health therapist and nature-informed practitioner, I see this often: a mother expects physical changes when weaning, but not the emotional wave that can come with it. If…
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Introducing Peri-Nature Therapy™
Learn about Peri-Nature Therapy™, a holistic therapeutic framework developed by Lauren Bathgate, LCSW-C, PMH-C that integrates mindfulness, nature therapy, somatic practices, and interpersonal therapy to support women through pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, and perimenopause.
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Anxiety About the Future of the World? Support for Parents and Expecting Parents
Feeling anxious about the future as a parent or expecting parent? Learn calming nature-based grounding practices and find support for pregnancy anxiety, perinatal mental health, and parenting stress.
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Why the “Push Mentality” Doesn’t Work in Motherhood—And What to Embrace Instead
Discover why the push mentality doesn’t work in motherhood—and what to embrace instead. Whether you’re pregnant, preparing for motherhood, or deep in it, learn how to shift from pressure to presence and find support through holistic, nature-based therapy in Maryland.
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Reclaiming Your Birth Experience: Trusting Your Body and Nature’s Wisdom
New on the Guided in Nature Therapy Blog—Reclaiming Your Birth Experience: Trusting Your Body and Nature’s Wisdom 🌿 Birth is a journey—a transformation through the portal of matrescence. But in a world that often over-medicalizes birth, it’s easy to lose sight of your own inner wisdom. Nature has a way of bringing us back—grounding us,…
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Maternal Mental Health Month Challenge: Trade Screens for Scenes This May
May is Maternal Mental Health Month and here at Guided in Nature, we invite you to give yourself the gift of less overstimulation, more presence, more joy in real-life, 3D moments, and more connection to what truly matters. Take our challenge to trade your screens for scenes this month and notice how you feel!
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Beating the Return to Work Blues: Navigating Life After Parental Leave
Feeling the return to work blues after parental leave? Discover practical tips for working moms and dads — from setting boundaries to staying connected with your baby — and sail smoothly into this new chapter.
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Where to Find a Therapist for Moms Near Me: Parkville, Perry Hall, White Marsh, & Towson, Maryland
Looking for a therapist for moms near Parkville, Perry Hall, White Marsh, or Towson, Maryland? Get expert, down-to-earth support for pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood. Schedule a free consultation today! Plus, learn about 4 fun places to visit this spring.
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Finding Calm in the Wild: How Nature Supports Moms During Times of Heightened Stress
Motherhood is a journey marked by both profound joy and deep challenges. There are moments of wonder—the first time your baby grasps your finger, the quiet connection during a bedtime story—but there are also moments of overwhelm. The sleepless nights, the constant demands, the never-ending mental load. In those times of heightened stress, nature has…
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Screen Time in Pregnancy & Parenthood: Finding Balance in a Digital World
In today’s hyperconnected world, screen time is woven into nearly every aspect of our lives. From researching pregnancy symptoms to scrolling social media during late-night feedings, digital devices offer both information and connection. But for many expectant and new parents, excessive screen time can contribute to mental health challenges, making an already demanding life stage…
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Finding Peace in Pregnancy and Motherhood: Therapy for Anxiety, Burnout, and Overwhelm
Are you feeling the weight of motherhood, struggling with anxiety during pregnancy, or overwhelmed by self-doubt and exhaustion? You’re not alone. Many women find themselves caught in the hamster wheel of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and never-ending to-do lists—only to feel like it’s never enough. Through nature-informed therapy and deep self-compassion, you can step off this exhausting…
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