Dr. Shari-ann JamesAug 31, 2021Letting go...August 9th was the first day of school. After a year and a half of being home as a result of Covid-19 and distance learning, this day was...
Dr. Shari-ann JamesJun 6, 2020Boundaries | Balance | BreatheCovid-19 has thrown our lives into chaos and blurred the once distinct lines between work, office, school, and home. Alarm clocks and...
Dr. Shari-ann JamesMay 20, 2020Perinatal in the age of COVID-19A few weeks ago was Maternal Mental Health Awareness week. It's meant to emphasize public and professional awareness of emotional...
Dr. Shari-ann JamesMar 11, 2018March 8thOn March 8th the world celebrates and advocates for the equal rights and freedom for all girls and women. We celebrate the importance of...
Dr. Shari-ann JamesFeb 12, 2018Birth DayHaving two young kids I have been to my share of kiddie birthday parties. Some are for the kids of my close friends while other invites...
Dr. Shari-ann JamesFeb 7, 2018Pregnancy in the Age of Social Media (part 2)In a world where women feel an expectation to share with the world news of their pregnancy, they sometimes unexpectedly subject...
Dr. Shari-ann JamesJan 20, 2018The Double Standard of Just Showing UpMom takes kids to the store with backpack in tow filled with water bottles, snacks, and toys. Kids start whining. -1 pt (this mom needs...
Dr. Shari-ann JamesOct 31, 2017One in FourOctober is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Pregnancy loss (miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss) is a frequent complication of...
Dr. Shari-ann JamesSep 27, 2017Back to SchoolSeptember is back to school season. For many it signals the transition from summer vacation and camps to another grade level in school....
Dr. Shari-ann JamesAug 3, 2017Dark Side of the Full MoonOnly when we stop for a moment in our forward march of human progress and turn our gaze to the past, do we truly appreciate how far we...
Dr. Shari-ann H. JamesMay 14, 2017Mother's Day ReflectionAs we celebrate Mothers Day and wrap the notion of motherhood in flowers, chocolates and trinkets of appreciation and love, let us all...
Dr. Shari-ann H. JamesMar 29, 2017Giving Our Best, by Breast or FormulaA mother has just given birth and is getting ready to leave the hospital with her newborn baby. Since giving birth, nursing has been...
Dr. Shari-ann JamesJan 5, 2017Living Well in the New YearAs we begin a new year, it can be a time of reflection and frantic goal setting. We reflect on the year that has come to an end, our...
Dr. Shari-ann JamesNov 30, 2016Paternal Postnatal DepressionIn the spirit of the increasingly popular Movember, where specific attention is placed on men’s health and wellness in the month of...
Dr. Shari-ann H. JamesOct 12, 2016Pregnancy in the Age of Social MediaOne of the defining changes of the early 21st century has been the rise and expanse of social media. Social media has closed the distances o
Dr. Shari-ann H. JamesSep 24, 2016How to help a loved one with Postpartum DepressionPostpartum depression affects 1 in 7 new moms and 1 in 10 new dads/partners. These statistics serve to inform, destigmatize, and...