Fostering Mental Wellness for A Stress-Less Pregnancy

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Fostering Mental Wellness for A Stress-Less Pregnancy

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Anxiety and Depression

Friday, December 13, 2019 9:09 am

- 9:15 am ET

Many women and couples today delay pregnancy well into their 30s and 40s. Whether by choice or circumstance, a woman’s chance of conceiving a healthy baby becomes slimmer after age 35 as her supply of healthy eggs decreases significantly. Even with medical advances in fertility treatments, which have allowed many women to conceive well into their 40s, the rate of producing a healthy fetus becomes more daunting later in life. Research shows that having children after age 35 poses increased risk of Down syndrome, chromosomal abnormalities and other birth defects, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, placental abruption and placenta previa, preterm birth, stillbirth, and even maternal death. In addition, the financial cost of fertility treatments, as well as the emotional roller coaster of hormone shots, blood tests, false positives, and even miscarriages, can put considerable strain on a woman and her partner. These challenges all add significant stress and anxiety to many women and couples trying to conceive later in life. However, research has also shown an inverse relationship between stress and fertility. Partners are not immune to this period of stress and anxiety either. Blame and resentment may become the focal point of a couple’s interactions when understanding and support are actually needed. Although the journey to pregnancy is meant to be a blissful time, the fertility process can lead to feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, anxiety, and depression for many women and couples. Whether women or couples are trying to conceive or are in the midst of pregnancy, reducing stress and anxiety is crucial to fertility and pregnancy. This presentation will address these challenges in detail and provide specific strategies to foster mental wellness in order to achieve a stress-less pregnancy.

Presenter(s) Biography

Jenny Yip, PsyD, ABPP

Jenny Yip, PsyD, ABPP, is a board-certified, licensed psychologist, author, speaker, media contributor, and a nationally recognized OCD, anxiety, and parenting expert. Since childhood, Dr. Yip has fought her own personal battle with OCD. Inspired by her childhood struggles and motivated to help others overcome theirs, she has dedicated her professional career to treating families and individuals with severe OCD, anxiety disorders, and parenting stress for over two decades.

Dr. Yip is on the board of directors of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), where she co-chairs the Diversity Advisory Council and facilitates the Perinatal OCD Task Force. She is a clinical member of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT), and a Clinical Fellow of the Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA). In 2008, Dr. Yip established the Renewed Freedom Center in Los Angeles, followed by the Little Thinkers Center in 2016, dedicated to providing cutting-edge treatments for children, parents, and families. A sought-after speaker on mental health, family dynamics, pediatric development, and maternal wellness, she has delivered impactful presentations at over 100 national and international conferences. Recognized for her unwavering commitment and invaluable contributions to the field, Dr. Yip has received several prestigious awards. Additionally, she has authored numerous articles and consistently imparts her expertise through professional training. Renowned as the go-to expert, Dr. Yip is a regular guest on television, print, podcasts, and national radio, drawing on her extensive 20-plus-year experience in evidence-based clinical treatments, teaching, and research. In an effort to raise accurate awareness, eliminate negative mental health stigmas, and provide practical parenting tools, she is tirelessly involved in a range of organizational, educational, and media projects to provide effective strategies for a Stress-Less Life. Her most paramount endeavor lies in nurturing her twin boys to live compassionately empowered by healthy and meaningful boundaries. Yip resides in Los Angeles, CA.

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