Ashley Clark Comegys, LCSW

Here's to strong women.
May we know them.
May we be them.
May we raise them.

Happy International Women's Day

I had the pleasure of getting asked to guest blog for Noodle & Boo and am excited to share one of the guest posts I had the honor of doing for them.

Did you know there is a difference between postpartum depression and the baby blues? Check out this post to help identify the difference, and learn how to seek support if you are struggling with your mental and emotional wellbeing. There is support available mama❤️

https://noodleandboo.com/blogs/journal/what-is-the-difference-between-postpartum-depression-and-the-baby-blues

What Is the Difference Between Postpartum Depression and the Baby Blues? You may have pictured having a new baby as a time filled with smiles and snuggles, but instead find yourself crying easily and feeling sad. You may wonder, “Is it normal to cry like this after having a new baby?” And while the answer is yes, it is important to understand the differences between ...

For all the expectant moms in New Orleans who are trying to grapple with what life looks like post Hurricane Ida while expecting a baby, this is for you... ❤️

"But one thing that no expectant mom was prepared to deal with is the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. For women who are still pregnant and for those who are newly postpartum, life is currently filled with so many unknowns, so much worry, anxiety, and sadness. Where you are in your pregnancy or postpartum experience may impact the intensity of those emotions and the types of questions you find your anxious mind mulling over."

This Isn't What You Expected: Pregnant & Giving Birth During Hurricane Ida — Counseling for Women with Anxiety You could never have expected this to be your birth experience. This blog offers different options for online postpartum support in Louisiana. Read & learn more

Hey There, NOLA Mom, How Are You?
I’m going to guess the answer is, “I’m really not okay.” I hear ya.

It has been a really rough last few months, and not many of us are “okay.” And guess what? THAT is okay!

Hurricane Ida & COVID-19: The Perfect Storm for Mom Anxiety and Overwhelm — Counseling for Women with Anxiety Hurricane Ida and the global pandemic have overwhelmed countless families across the south. Read this blog describing how counseling for moms may offer support!

"Moms and women especially pride ourselves on being able to do it all, and make it look easy. But inside, we may be truly falling apart. It can be so hard to finally admit to ourselves and then to our partners or our friends that we are struggling with postpartum depression or anxiety.

If your wife, girlfriend, sister, or friend comes to you and admits that she’s going through a difficult time, don’t try to tell her what she should or shouldn’t do. Instead, listen to her, and believe her."

3 Things Simone Biles Can Teach Us About Maternal Mental Health — Counseling for Women with Anxiety Simone Biles's injury not only shocked the country but also opened an important dialogue. Read what her announcement can tell us about maternal mental health.