Mood and anxiety disorders affect more women than any other pregnancy complication—yet many women suffer alone. Dr. Sarah Oreck, a Columbia-trained reproductive psychiatrist and co-founder of Mavida Health, is changing that narrative. In this comprehensive guide, we explore everything you need to know about perinatal mental health, from recognizing symptoms to finding effective treatment.

In this Mysha Conversation, pediatrician and neonatologist Dr. Devon shares evidence-based guidance on infant nutrition, combo feeding, and how to make confident feeding choices for your baby.

Wondering what to pack in your hospital bag for labor and delivery? We polled our Mysha community for personal recommendations and read through several suggested packing lists to create the ultimate checklist for mom, baby, and support partner. 

There are many reasons to opt out of alcohol, like growing or feeding a small human. But it doesn't mean you have to miss out on holiday cocktails. We tapped mysha’s head of experience, Tiffany Azmouz, and her husband, Carlos Antonorsi, the co-creators of Brooklyn Cocktail Club, for a trio of flavorful zero-proof drink recipes that can be made at home. All recipes serve 1.

The maternal healthcare space is constantly evolving and while standard hospital births might be the more traditional route, they aren’t the only option. Here are a few less conventional birthing methods you may want to consider.

Without a doubt, one of the most discussed topics in our pods is sleep – an elusive commodity once a new baby is in the picture. We spoke with Ann Marks, mom to three, model, and founder of Full Feedings, an infant sleep consultancy, about dream feeds, crying it out, swapping time zones with a baby, and more.

fine-tuning your mind-body connection and finding the proper support are two of the most important ways you can prepare for birth. We spoke with the New York City-based founder of Hypnobirthing NY to learn more about her practice.