Alice Domar

Alice Domar, a psychologist specializing in reproductive medicine counseling, took time to answer your most pressing questions on navigating family problems surrounding pregnancy and impending parenthood. Did you miss part one?  When your family needs to grow up Question: My parents and in-laws don’t get along at all. There were uncomfortable get togethers when we were dating … [Read more...] about When pregnancy + family = drama

Alice Domar, a psychologist specializing in reproductive medicine counseling, took time to answer your most pressing questions on navigating family problems surrounding pregnancy and impending parenthood.  Family and mismatched finances Question: My in-laws are very wealthy and my family is most definitely not. I am pregnant with our first child. Our baby will be the first … [Read more...] about The therapist is in: Expert advice on family issues and pregnancy

Sound advice for sailing through crisis during pregnancy Women don't generally expect to battle an emotional crisis during pregnancy. Every pregnant woman anticipates at least some moments of bliss during her nine months. Women fantasize about it. They dream of the loving partner giving nightly back rubs, the beaming little old ladies passing by on the street, and … [Read more...] about Handling a crisis during pregnancy

Becoming a mother involves a whole lot of changes: pregnancy can have an impact on your body, your appetite, your sleep patterns, your sex life, your relationships, and your job. Most pregnant women recognize this and talk about all these changes with their friends. But what many women don’t talk about is the issue of guilt. Guilt over that glass of wine either before you even … [Read more...] about Guilt free self-care during pregnancy

Pregnancy can feel so all-encompassing. You are experiencing daily changes in your body, your mood may well fluctuate minute to minute, and people are likely to be treating you differently. It is no wonder that many pregnant women spend so much time thinking and talking about their pregnancy and impending motherhood. Which is likely to be fine for your partner, family, friends … [Read more...] about Navigating your pregnancy when friends struggle with infertility