2026
From Silence to Ceremony: The Use of Ritual for Perinatal Loss in Spain
A revised version of my dissertation, to be published by Routledge/Taylor & Francis in late 2026. As soon as it’s ready, I’ll share a link here.
I love doing research, and it's been the unifying theme to my entire career as it has spanned journalism, healthcare, and academia.
Research Highlights
2026
The Material Culture of Pregnancy Loss in Spain
I was invited to contribute a chapter to Brill’s upcoming Handbook on Ritual in Contemporary Europe. It focuses on the material culture of pregnancy loss in 20th- and early-21st-century Spain. I’ll post the link when it’s released.
2024
Ritual for Perinatal Loss in Spain
My doctoral dissertation, which features losses from 1936 to 2022. If you’d like to read it, get in touch and I can share a PDF.
2022
Breastfeeding and Perinatal Mental Health: A Systematic Review
I contributed to this systematic review of the relationship between breastfeeding and perinatal mental health, published in the Journal of Women’s Health.
2022
Ritual and Perinatal Loss in Catalonia
This article in Religions features the results of my doctoral research among participants with perinatal losses in Catalonia in the 21st century.
2021
The State of Perinatal Mental Health in the United States
I was super honored to co-author this article for Health Affairs on the state of perinatal mental health in the United States, along with many of my maternal mental health heroes!
2018
Breastfeeding Culture and Postpartum Depression
My first “first author” piece was an essay on breastfeeding culture and postpartum depression, co-written with two of my most important mentors.
2014
Whose Story is It, Anyway?
This brief essay for the Huffington Post explores the complexities of sharing one’s mental health story when loved ones are involved.
2014
Perinatal Mental Health Needs Assessment
Conducted for Children's National Medical Center, assessing perinatal mental health needs in Washington, DC.
2010–2011
Pediatric Bipolar Research
National Institute of Mental Health, Pediatric Bipolar Research team.
2010
Self-Efficacy Among Latinas with Reproductive Cancers
Qualitative research on self-efficacy among Latinas undergoing treatment for reproductive cancers, conducted with Nueva Vida.
Media & Documentary Work
2009
Betty Ford: The Real Deal (PBS)
2007
Islam In Prison (PBS)
2004
The First Lady: Public Expectations, Private Lives (PBS)
2000
Gertrude Bell, Desert Explorer (Discovery Channel)
2000
Marguerite Harrison, Lady Spy (Discovery Channel)
1999