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When Baby Blues Darken

Yaffa didn’t think her third pregnancy would be different from her two previous uncomplicated, full-term pregnancies. But at her 20-week ultrasound, the technician furrowed his brows at the screen: Yaffa had excess amniotic fluid, a risk for preterm labor. Immediately flagged as high-risk, Yaffa began seeing her obstetrician twice a week. Her OB sent the expectant mother for more extensive testing and blood work; everything turned up negative.

2024-12-01T20:39:47+00:00February 1st, 2025|Our VOICE|

Addressing The Silent CRISIS In Our Community

Just a few short years ago Elke Pollak found herself in the battle of her life. With Herself. Elke had just had a beautiful baby boy and while everyone around her was so joyful, her world was falling apart. This is Elke's story of resilience and perserverance.

2024-12-01T20:37:39+00:00January 1st, 2025|Our VOICE|

A Special Pre-Chanukah Message From Yad Rachel

As Chanukah approaches, we want to take a moment to acknowledge the unique challenges that this season can bring, especially for mothers navigating the complexities of PMADs. We understand that the emotions around Yom Tov can be triggering, as family gatherings and heightened expectations can intensify feelings of anxiety or sadness.

2024-12-24T19:18:02+00:00December 24th, 2024|Our VOICE|

A Restless Rest

Yaffa didn’t think her third pregnancy would be different from her two previous uncomplicated, full-term pregnancies. But at her 20-week ultrasound, the technician furrowed his brows at the screen: Yaffa had excess amniotic fluid, a risk for preterm labor. Immediately flagged as high-risk, Yaffa began seeing her obstetrician twice a week. Her OB sent the expectant mother for more extensive testing and blood work; everything turned up negative.

2024-12-01T20:28:26+00:00December 1st, 2024|Our VOICE|

I Wish I Had Known

My two daughters are three years apart, and they have different mothers. I gave birth to both of them, both births went smoothly, and both girls are perfectly healthy. I had every reason to be happy. That’s why I was so unprepared for what came next.

2024-11-26T18:38:47+00:00November 18th, 2024|Our VOICE|

Dear Husband, I Never Thanked You…

Two and a half years ago our baby girl was born. Can you believe it? She is walking around sassing everyone and telling her big brother what he can and cannot do. The day she was born I remember the look in your eyes; it was the one I had spent all those months hoping for. I knew in that moment that I was no longer the only woman to hold a piece of your heart, and for the rest of our lives I would have to share you with that perfect brown-eyed girl.

2024-10-01T16:42:28+00:00October 1st, 2024|Our VOICE|

Panic Attacks and PTSD: What You Can Learn From My Experience

I’ll never forget what the first one felt like. I couldn’t breathe, the room was spinning, my hands were numb, my stomach felt like it might burst open, and I was convinced I was dying. Lying on the bathroom floor, I yelled to my husband in the middle of the night, hoping not to wake my two sleeping children. He ran in, and I told him to call 911. I was convinced that something horrible was happening in my body and that I needed immediate medical attention.

2024-11-26T18:38:54+00:00September 1st, 2024|Our VOICE|

On Your Mark With Jessica Tsur

From a young age, I knew I wanted a religious life. Though not frum, my family had a strong, proud Jewish identity, so I knew a bit about Torah. I was born with anxiety, back before it was a thing, before doctors were well-versed enough in its symptoms to spot its diverse manifestations. But I sensed that Torah gave life purpose and meaning, making sense of the seemingly random, anxiety-inducing events that so overwhelmed me.

2024-11-26T18:39:03+00:00August 1st, 2024|Our VOICE|

Bitter Pill

I will never forget him. I will never forget the first time I walked into his room during morning report. Every surface was adorned by another bouquet. Wow that’s a lot of flowers! A blonde-haired women — the patient’s wife — slept in the chair next to the bed. I turned to my patient to introduce myself.

2024-07-23T15:17:04+00:00July 23rd, 2024|Our VOICE|
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