Sarah Moore, LPC

06/30/2026

I’m excited to share a new YouTube resource from Sarah Moore, LPC: Calm Pregnancy, Strong Postpartum https://www.youtube.com/

This channel offers practical, therapist-led tips for pregnancy, postpartum preparation, and emotional wellness — including support around anxiety, overwhelm, boundaries, relationships, asking for help, and the identity shifts that can come with becoming a mother.

My hope is that these videos offer a calm, thoughtful place for moms-to-be to feel more prepared and supported.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/

06/22/2026

A thoughtful recent article in the New York Times highlights an often-overlooked aspect of perinatal mental health: fathers can experience postpartum depression too.

When a new baby arrives, attention understandably focuses on the mother and infant, but partners are also navigating significant changes in sleep, identity, relationships, and emotional well-being. Recognizing these challenges early can help families feel more supported and connected during a demanding season of life.

If you're a new parent—or supporting someone who is—this New York Times piece is worth a read.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/19/well/postpartum-depression-men-fathers.html?unlocked_article_code=1.sFA.oUNg.PWVAS5-N8n4t&smid=url-share

05/21/2026

Maternal mental health struggles are more common than many people realize — and more treatable than many women know.

Pregnancy and postpartum can bring anxiety, sadness, irritability, numbness, overwhelm, rage, fear, or simply the feeling of “I don’t feel like myself.” These experiences are not a personal failure, and they do not mean you are doing motherhood wrong.

The Virginia Department of Health has created Beyond the Blues, a helpful resource for pregnant and postpartum women, families, and community members who want to better understand maternal mental health and find support.

You don’t have to get through this alone.

Learn more here:
vdh.virginia.gov/beyond-the-blues


https://youtu.be/5g2i9B91BkA?si=9yZwD7zRgU9q8nBw

Maternal mental health struggles are more common than you think AND more treatable than you know. You don’t have to get through this alone. vdh.virginia.gov/...

05/21/2026

🌟 May is a tricky month for new Mom's, per our most recent data. Kudos to Virginia Department of Health + Postpartum Support Virginia and others who are making this campaign happen.

Maternal mental health struggles are more common than many people realize — and more treatable than many women know.

Pregnancy and postpartum can bring anxiety, sadness, irritability, numbness, overwhelm, rage, fear, or simply the feeling of “I don’t feel like myself.” These experiences are not a personal failure, and they do not mean you are doing motherhood wrong.

The Virginia Department of Health has created Beyond the Blues, a helpful resource for pregnant and postpartum women, families, and community members who want to better understand maternal mental health and find support.

You don’t have to get through this alone.

Learn more here:
vdh.virginia.gov/beyond-the-blues

Maternal mental health struggles are more common than you think AND more treatable than you know. You don’t have to get through this alone. vdh.virginia.gov/...

02/13/2026

Resource Spotlight: PACE Moms P.A.C.E.
Early motherhood can feel isolating—even in a city full of capable, thoughtful parents.
PACE (Parenting and Childhood Education) offers professionally facilitated support groups for moms of babies and young children throughout the Greater Washington, DC area.
PACE groups focus on:
The real emotional and relational shifts of early parenting
Building confidence through connection, not comparison
Learning about child development in a supportive, non-judgmental setting
Groups are led by trained mental health professionals and designed to help moms feel less alone, more grounded, and more confident as they navigate the early years.
If you’re looking for parenting support that values relationship, reflection, and community, this is a wonderful local resource to know about.
🔗 Learn more: pacemoms.org
—
GTNDMVMoms
Community, Calm + Research-Backed Support
for a Healthier Postpartum

02/11/2026

MotherToBaby is such a great resource, hope you have it close at hand. GTNDMVMoms

02/03/2026

📌 Your Real-Life Postpartum Plan for a Strong Start

If you’re expecting, you’ve probably spent a lot of time preparing for the baby.

Here, we also prepare for you, your mental health, and your family.

This page is about realistic, research-informed, and compassionate support for pregnancy and early motherhood—especially for capable, high-achieving women who are used to doing a lot on their own.

Here’s our gentle, real-life postpartum plan:

✨ 1. Keep Easy Fuel Within Reach
Think: protein + convenience.
Greek yogurt. String cheese. Hard-boiled eggs. Protein bars. Trail mix. Hummus. Shakes.

Eating something is enough.

🤝 2. Find Your People Before You Need Them
Before baby arrives, bookmark:
• A moms group
• A stroller walk
• A support group
• An online community you trust

Community protects mental health.

🛒 3. Let Others Lighten the Load
Let people:
✔️ Run errands
✔️ Bring meals
✔️ Use grocery delivery
✔️ Help with chores

This isn’t indulgent. It’s caring for your family.

💛 4. Practice Saying “Yes” to Help
People offer because they remember how hard those early weeks can be.

Saying yes is connection, not weakness.

❤️ 5. Tend to Your Relationship, Too
A new baby changes everything—including your partnership.

Small things matter:
• Check in
• Assume good intentions
• Lower expectations
• Protect small moments of connection

Many couples find And Baby Makes Three helpful for navigating this transition together.

You don’t have to “fix” anything.
You just need to stay connected.

🌸 6. Give Yourself Permission to Be Human
You are allowed to:
✔️ Lower the bar
✔️ Rest
✔️ Change your mind
✔️ Ask for support
✔️ Learn as you go

Postpartum isn’t about bouncing back.
It’s about being supported.

You don’t need a perfect plan.

You need:
🤍 Food you can grab
🤍 People you can reach
🤍 Systems that support you
🤍 A relationship that feels cared for
🤍 Permission to rest

That’s a strong start.

Welcome. You’re in the right place.

—
Sarah
Founder, GTNDMVMoms

01/31/2026

When researching starts turning into anxiety…

This is for the moms who care deeply and think carefully 💛

You’re not failing.
You’re loving.

Save this for the next time your brain won’t turn off.

01/23/2026

Some seasons of life ask us to hold a lot at once — responsibility, uncertainty, and change.

If things feel heavier than expected, that doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong.

It usually means you’re in the middle of something meaningful.

You don’t have to rush yourself through it.

Just a reminder for today.