Anchor Perinatal Wellness

11/24/2025

What are some statements or imagery you might use to keep yourself grounded this holiday season?

Anchor's Director of Engagement, Veronica Kemeny, shares some ideas about how to take care of yourself through the holidays in our most recent blog post.

Check it out: https://www.anchorperinatal.com/post/taking-care-during-the-holidays

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11/21/2025

Amidst the chaos, we pause for a moment of gratitude and reflection.

11/20/2025

We're hiring!

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11/19/2025

In postpartum life, you can’t always control your emotions, your baby’s behavior, your recovery, or your support system.

Radical acceptance helps reduce suffering by encouraging you to face your situation with compassion rather than with resistance, so you can respond more calmly, clearly, and kindly to yourself.

11/17/2025

According to each year 1 in 10 babies in the US is born too soon. Today, on World Prematurity Day, Anchor Perinatal Wellness stands with all people working to raise awareness about preterm labor and preterm birth.
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*Kawafha, M., Al Maghaireh, D., Shawish, N. S., Hamadah, Y., Hamadah, Z., Al kofahi, A., & Al Mushasha, R. A. (2024). The influence of infant characteristics on postpartum depression among mothers with hospitalized infant in NICU. Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 310(1), 501-506. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-024-07470-w

11/14/2025

Let's talk about toxic positivity. While people who say toxically positive comments usually don't mean any harm, the relentless push to "look on the bright side" can make moms feel guilt, shame, and invalidation about emotions that don't follow this optimistic script.

What are some examples of toxic positivity you've experienced? How might those comments be reframed?

11/13/2025

Symptoms of perinatal OCD include repetitive, unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and irrational, excessive urges to do certain actions (compulsions). Compulsions can also be mental, making them more difficult to notice.

These obsessions and compulsions often center around the health and safety of the pregnancy and/or baby.

Perinatal OCD is treatable. If you are suffering, it's okay to ask for help. Our intensive outpatient program, with its OCD-focused option, can help in your recovery.

*Ceylan, G., & Kanbur, A. (2025). The relationship between pregnancy complaints and obsessive-compulsive behaviors during the postpartum period regarding baby care: a cross-sectional study. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 25, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-025-08166-y

11/11/2025

Thank you, from Anchor Perinatal Wellness, to our active duty military folks and veterans. We are grateful for your service.



*Kroll-Desrosiers, A., & Mattocks, K. (2024). Postpartum Depression and Engagement with VA Care Among Veterans. Journal of General Internal Medicine, 39(8), 1531-1533. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-024-08659-0

11/08/2025

Anchor Perinatal Wellness is honored to have as a community partner. If you are able, please consider contributing to their fundraiser and food distribution event benefitting families served by Equity Before Birth's services who have been impacted by cuts to SNAP and WIC.

Equity Before Birth is a maternal health nonprofit whose mission is to save the lives of Black and Brown mamas, birthing people and their infants by increasing access to critical pregnancy-related support and enhancing the birth experience. EBB works to eliminate financial barriers to accessing pregnancy related care, connects mothers with culturally-congruent support, and empowers families to advocate for their needs and the needs of their communities.

11/07/2025

If you feel like you need help, tell someone. Early intervention is tied to successful treatment outcomes. You don't have to "wait it out" or "toughen up." Seeking treatment for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders is the best choice you can make for you and your baby.

11/05/2025

We currently have openings in our Perinatal Intensive Program both in-person and virtually.

If you or someone you know is struggling with maternal mental health, please reach out.

is also a great spot for resources.

11/05/2025

Jenna Horgan leads mindful movement sessions as part of our Intensive Outpatient Program. Jenna received her perinatal yoga teacher certification from Whole Momma

She also has training in EMDR and trauma-centered, trauma-sensitive yoga.

Our most recent blog post dives into the mindful movement element of Anchor's IOP. Check it out to learn more.

https://www.anchorperinatal.com/post/therapy-tools-yoga-and-movement-practice

River Flow Collective Healing with Jenna Horgan