When thinking about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum issues we often think about women and what that experience is like for them. We tend to forget about how these issues can affect the new father. Although men do not go through the experience of carrying and delivering the baby, they are still dramatically impacted by the arrival of their baby. New father’s need to monitor their mental health and seek help for any negative changes during this time.

Social media offers us an amazing and fun way to share our favorite memories, connect with friends and family, and stay up to date on the latest news and pop culture trends. While this all sounds great, social media comes with a downside.

Pregnancy is a very challenging, stressful, and life-changing event in a woman’s life. Pregnant women not only face the stress of hormonal, psychological, and physical changes to their body, they also experience increased scrutiny on their body and their health choices. This stressful time, accompanied by rapid weight gain and change in body shape, can worsen a pre-existing eating disorder or trigger one.