Postpartum Blues or Exhaustion?
January 25, 2011 by Dr. Vicki Panaccione
Filed under Ask Dr. Vicki, Family, Parenting

Dear Dr. Vicki:
I’m a new mom of Kay, 3 mos. I’m also a working mom. Since my maternal leave is over, I’ve been feeling so worn out. I also feel shock for this overwhelmed feeling. What should I do? Shouldn’t a mother feel happy always for the presence of the new baby? Why am I always drowning with the overwhelmed feeling? Really need your advice…
-New Mom-
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Advantages of Being Older Parents
January 12, 2011 by Dr. Vicki Panaccione
Filed under Ask Dr. Vicki, Parenting

Dear Dr. Vicki:
My husband and I want to have a child; I’m 46 and he’s 49. Could you please tell us some of the advantages of being older parents?
Dr. Vicki’s response: Congratulations on making the decision to have a child! Being parents is about the best experience a loving couple can have together. As for being an older parent, it may surprise you to know that about... Read more ⇒