Welcome to
the blog!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and I want to highlight the importance of finding trusted resources women can turn to for maternal mental health support through pre-pregnancy, pregnancy and postpartum. Joining me today is Dr. Tracy Shevell. We’ll discuss her almost 20 years of experience in a hospital setting that led her to believe […]

read the full post ⟶

50. Addressing a broken system: How to prioritize your mental and physical health during complicated pregnancies with high-risk OB/GYN Dr. Tracy Shevell

featured post

37. Finding your confidence in your child’s first year: Two moms share their experience

Two of my former The Authentic Parent students talk about their experiences becoming moms for the first and second time, and how they’ve handled the transitions, challenges, triumphs and joys and built their own community of support. If you’re interested in The Authentic Parent: Finding Your Confidence in Your Child’s First Year, go to drsarahbren.com/TAP to learn more.

keep reading  ⟶

35. Rethinking the birth plan: How to create a plan with your OB/GYN that supports resilience and reduces anxiety during and after pregnancy with Dr. Shieva Ghofrany

Board-certified OB/GYN Shieva Ghofrany and I discuss ways to reduce anxiety during pregnancy, how to be resilient during labor (and in life) and the importance of establishing a trusting and collaborative relationship with your OB/GYN and the support systems you surround yourself with.

keep reading  ⟶

30. Preparing your mind and body for pregnancy, birth and postpartum with The Bloom Method’s Brooke Cates

The creator of The Bloom Method, Brooke Cates and I discuss ways women can feel empowered and attuned to their body throughout the transformative process of pregnancy, address ways to deal with fear surrounding birth, and offer suggestions for practices like breathing, core and mindfulness exercises to help women throughout pregnancy, labor and postpartum.

keep reading  ⟶

Menu

ABout