We have hopes of how our experience of parenthood and family life will be when children come. It's incredibly painful to look back on this special time as lost opportunities for joyfulness and connection.

Today I'm sharing:

Let the wisdom of parents on the other side of this stage open your eyes to what to watch out for. 

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The nursery design and what brand of baby carrier is part of the fun prepping for baby- but partners often forget that the biggest impact on them and their child post-birth is family dynamics.

I'm going to share 8 discussions you and your partner should have before baby comes. Based on my years of professional experience, these discussion topics and logistical details are very helpful in preventing additional stress and helping to foster a more connected home environment when baby comes.

You, your partner, and baby deserve peace.

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I'm developing resources for couples and families preparing for baby, or who are already in the journey, based on my wealth of experience. Stay tuned for updates on that!

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Anxiety, depression, & other mood disorders are the most common complication of childbirth. If untreated, the symptoms can last years beyond birth. 

Even though research has consistently indicated how much relationship satisfaction can lessen such symptoms significantly, not enough professionals are taking about how!

In this episode, I will:

Moms are not experiencing distress on an island- we are all affected by our relationships and our relationships affect us. Time to understand how this works to remove shame and see how postpartum distress is a family matter.

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Get an inside understanding of what family therapists and researchers know about healthy family dynamics.

I'm Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Evie Mpras, and I'm here to help you and your family relationships in pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting young kids.

In this episode, I'll:

We can't heal something that we aren't aware of- it's very helpful to take pride in our relationship strengths and identify growth areas that we can work on- for our sake's and our children's sakes. 

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Being hard on yourself and getting into shame spirals is an all-too-familiar state in Moms & parents. Not only is it harmful to us, but it's also harmful to our relationships.

I'm Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Evie Mpras specializing in relationship health in early parenthood.

Giving grace makes it easier to stay accountable to yourself and others. Let this episode help open up another way of relating that isn't so harsh.

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Facing realities can spare us pain! Let's face that holding on to unrealistic expectations sets Moms & Couples up for profound disappointment and heartache in pregnancy, postpartum, and co-parenting young kids.

This episode offers:

Acknowledging what is actually possible can open up a world of connection- and you and your loved ones deserve this, especially during the tender period of growing your families.

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Today I'm inviting you and your family members to face what often gets avoided: conflict. 

I'm Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Evie Mpras specializing in relationship health in early parenthood.

Marriage after baby usually brings more disagreements and conflict to the table. Your family's life will greatly benefit by learning how to navigate disagreements and discord. This leads to closer relationships!

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There's a lot of advice out there. You need to know what research and clinical experience I bring to the table.

I'm Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Evie Mpras and In this episode I get right to the point:

No person or family can be fully understood and cared for using only one type of approach. My background in Maternal Mental Health, Family Systems, Parenting, Interpersonal Neurobiology, & Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) is an effective and intentional combination that addresses the core issues of family longings and functioning in early parenthood. 

It's an honor to be part of your family's journey towards more connection and peace.

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Let's take an honest look at how the transition to parenthood is not an individual process- it's a family process.

I'm Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Evie Mpras specializing in family functioning in early parenthood.

In this episode I share:

Join me in this swing of the curtain so we can take an honest look at why Mom distress is not a solitary issue- it's a family issue.

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Welcome to Bonds after Baby! I'm Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Evie Mpras, and I am sharing my expertise and experience in family functioning during pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting young children.

In this first episode I’ll be sharing:

Pregnancy, Postpartum and Early Parenthood sets relationships up to struggle. You and your family members deserve to feel loved, understood, and supported-and your child deserves to thrive in a peaceful family environment. I'm here to help you get there.

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*This Podcast is not an alternative for mental health assistance and/or counseling with a licensed professional. For any specific medical questions about your condition and/or concerns, please contact your healthcare provider. This Podcast should not be considered mental health advice, rather for the sole purpose of information and education.*