
Sofia Campitelli and Dr. Marianne O'Byrne
Beyond sleep hygiene: Improve sleep by maximizing your sleep systems.
General guidelines for sleep difficulties will lean on building better sleep hygiene. But there is so much more to consider in simple ways.


Dr. Marianne O'Byrne
Perinatal Difficulties - The Stigma Persists
A few years ago, I was scheduled to give a talk in a small community based play centre on breaking the silence about perinatal...


Dr. Marianne O'Byrne
I'm fine... Acknowledge and take control of your anger.
Anger is a normal and healthy emotional experience that is associated with a range of thoughts (e.g., “I feel alone / misunderstood /...


Dr. Marianne O'Byrne
Intimacy and sex: Rekindling the love after having a baby
Intimacy, sexual satisfaction and comfort between partners can change during major life transitions. After having a baby, research shows...


Dr. Marianne O'Byrne
Is this more than postpartum blues?
Approximately one out of eight women will suffer from postpartum depression following the birth of their child, a miscarriage or a...


Dr. Marianne O'Byrne
Awareness is the first step towards understanding, reducing the stigma and seeking help.
According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental illness in their lifetime, directly or...