Prairieland Counseling Fargo

06/17/2024

05/14/2024

It's Mental Health Awareness Month, and our partners at Prairieland Counseling Fargo want to remind you to take care of YOU. ❤️ Do something every day for you, even if it's the smallest of tasks.

Looking for some additional support? Reach out to the Prairieland team today at www.prairielandcounselingfargo.com.

04/30/2024

Postpartum Anger or Rage can happen to any parent. Here are some ways to take care of yourself and find help and support.

04/22/2024

We are thrilled to announce that Everlasting Hope, in partnership with Simply You Wellness is now accepting applications for a SECOND grant opportunity!

This grant will award ONE FREE IUI procedure to two selected applicants!

This partnered grant is designed to support individuals and couples on their path to becoming parents, providing hope and assistance to those with no insurance coverage.

For more details about this exciting opportunity and the Everlasting Hope Infertility Grant, head to our website:
https://www.raisingeverlastinghope.org/everlasting-hope-grant-2

11/16/2023

CCelebrate Courageis TOMORROW! We cannot wait to celebrate and introduce you to this year’s program speakers! We have a really special night planned and we are so looking forward to celebrating this community and NICU parenthood.

There's still time to join us! Head to dearnicumama.com/celebrate-courage to save your seat!

06/06/2023

Hospice of the Red River Valley is holding a Children's Grief Retreat on June 13th. This retreat is for children ages 8 to 14 who have lost a loved one to death. The retreat will allow the children to be in community with one another, to learn about the grief process and the importance of having healthy ways to cope.

The retreat is free and open to the public. Please RSVP by June 6th as space is limited. Click here to learn more and to register: https://bit.ly/griefclassschedule

03/20/2023

We are so excited to welcome Nicole to Prairieland!

02/21/2023

Just a reminder about our upcoming at-large meeting February 23!

WE ARE SEEKING AT-LARGE MEMBERS! ❤️

This is an exciting opportunity to promote awareness, education, prevention, and treatment of perinatal mental health issues affecting mothers, their families, and support systems in all areas of North Dakota.

We are still looking for more members at large. If you have any interest in joining, please come to our monthly zoom meeting on Feb. 23 @ 7:30 for more information.

Join Zoom Meeting: 👇🏽
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85379285164?pwd=OWhmVGR0c1F3aHY4U3NHTldjRC9IUT09&fbclid=IwAR2GmdJHmW0z3bbBmhV5Z_nfwofOON6EpFx8gxn_MZfR-plb15zT5BPE1D4

Meeting ID: 853 7928 5164
Passcode: 393886

10/09/2022

Look at this list of traumatic events that can happen during the perinatal period. Your experience is valid!

09/07/2022

Sweet NICU mama, here is your gentle reminder that it’s okay feel both. 💕

08/31/2022

To cap off , we’re sharing a systematic review of existing breastfeeding literature in relation to maternal mental health!
This effort was initiated by our Executive Director Adrienne Griffen in 2019 and handed over to expert academicians to examine current research on breastfeeding and its intersection with perinatal mental health.
Thank you to the whole team who helped make this possible: Megan Yuen, Olivia J. Hall, Grace Masters, Benjamin Nephew, Catherine Carr, Katherine Leung, Lynne McIntyre, Nancy Byatt, and Tiffany Anne Moore Simas!
Background: Breastfeeding has many positive effects on the health of infants and mothers, however, the effect of breastfeeding on maternal mental health is largely unknown. The goal of this systematic review was to (1) synthesize the existing literature on the effects of breastfeeding on maternal mental health, and (2) inform breastfeeding recommendations.
Materials and Methods: A literature search was conducted in electronic databases using search terms related to breastfeeding (e.g., breastfeeding, infant feeding practices) and mental health conditions (e.g., mental illness, anxiety, depression), resulting in 1,110 records. After reviewing article titles and abstracts, 339 articles were advanced to full-text review. Fifty-five articles were included in the final analysis.
Results: Thirty-six studies reported significant relationships between breastfeeding and maternal mental health outcomes, namely symptoms of and anxiety: 29 found that breastfeeding is associated with fewer mental health symptoms, one found it was associated with more, and six reported a mixed association between breastfeeding and mental health. Five studies found that breastfeeding challenges were associated with a higher risk of negative mental health symptoms.
Conclusions: Overall, breastfeeding was associated with improved maternal mental health outcomes. However, with challenges or a discordance between breastfeeding expectations and actual experience, was associated with negative mental health outcomes. Recommendations should be individualized to take this into account. Further research, specifically examining the breastfeeding experiences of who experienced mental conditions, is warranted to help clinicians better personalize breastfeeding and counseling.
Full article: ow.ly/Lc7150Kxff3

08/11/2022

Boundaries can be really hard to set. Particularly with people we have cared about or invested in.

07/31/2022

07/25/2022

Birth trauma looks different for every person!!

07/20/2022

Bravery is a mom admitting how much she loves and hates being a mom - sometimes in the same breath.

07/15/2022

According to the International OCD Foundation, OCD that occurs immediately after childbirth is called postpartum OCD. OCD that happens during pregnancy is called perinatal OCD. Research shows that women who are pregnant or who have recently given birth are at an increased risk of developing OCD symptoms. If they already have OCD, the obsessions and compulsions may worsen during this time.
Postpartum /Perinatal OCD is very common and affects 1-2% of pregnant and postpartum people.
There are treatments available. Two of the most common treatments are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or Medications such as Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors.
If you believe you are struggling with postpartum OCD, PSI has a provider directory that can help link you with someone that can help.

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06/14/2022

Can you believe it!??!?! Because we cant!! 4 years!!!! Thank You!!!!

06/10/2022

Stress impacts so many things. And male factor infertility also accounts for 40% of infertility cases. If you need help managing stress or infertility concerns call today to set up an appointment!

It is well known that stress can influence health. But now, new research suggests stressful life events may reduce semen quality, which may have implications for male fertility.

06/08/2022

This is a wonderful experience for our bereaved parents community!

Check out this incredible experience to connect with horses and process grief with other mother’s that have experienced pregnancy, infant or child loss.

Dates:
7/30/22
8/27/22
9/17/22

Time:
10am-12pm

Rain or shine!

*scholarships are available. Please contact Ashley at 701-532-1353 or email at [email protected]

06/02/2022

Happy Pride Month! Here is a fun infographic. The Gender Unicorn for those who may have questions about LGBTQ+ but are unsure where to start to ask them. This comes from the University of Adelaide

06/01/2022

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05/28/2022

Check out this kick ass event with

This workshop designed for moms , pregnant or postpartum . Learning exercises, relaxing meditation, coffee and pastries.