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Nature Therapy for Postpartum Mental Health | Support the Maternal Brain
Nature therapy for postpartum mental health supports mothers through pregnancy and postpartum by reducing stress, supporting mood, and helping the maternal brain adapt during matrescence. Ask me how I know? I don’t just study it. I live it. Learn more in my recent blog.
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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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The Kind of Therapist You Need for Pregnancy, Postpartum, & Becoming a Parent
(By Lauren Bathgate, LCSW-C, PMH-C | Founder of Guided in Nature) Did you know that 1 in 5 mothers experience a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder (PMAD) during pregnancy or postpartum? Feeling anxious, sad, or overwhelmed during this transition is common—and it doesn’t mean something is “wrong” with you. With specialized support, these challenges are…
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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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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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Overcoming Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts: A Guide for Moms in the Early Caregiving Years
Motherhood is a transformative journey, filled with moments of wonder, joy, and deep love. But let’s be honest: it also comes with its fair share of challenges—especially when anxiety and intrusive thoughts creep in. Whether you’re pregnant, newly postpartum, or in the throes of raising little ones, these moments of mental struggle can feel overwhelming.…
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Navigating motherhood: Common concerns and the healing power of nature-informed therapy
Motherhood is a journey filled with joy, love, and fulfillment. However, it’s also fraught with challenges that can impact a mother’s mental health. From feelings of isolation to the pressure of balancing multiple roles, many mothers find themselves struggling to maintain their well-being. In this blog post, we’ll explore some common concerns facing mothers today…
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