Struggles in Bonding With Your BabyAs a doula, I've spoken with many new parents about struggles in bonding with their new baby. Whether it takes minutes, hours...reactions
Coping with Postpartum Depression and Feelings of RegretYou've had a brand new baby, or maybe you have a newly toddling toddler. Congratulations! Yet, maybe you aren't so excited about...reactions
How Postpartum Depression Affects Bonding With Your BabySome mothers will feel an instant, deep bond with their baby. But this may not happen immediately for all parents. Not having...reactions
When Nothing Seems to Fit After Having a BabyEver find yourself in your closet trying to get ready for an event and feel like none of your clothes fit anymore...reactions
Postpartum Depression and AI: How Are You Using It for Your Health?Something has shifted in the last couple of years. A late-night symptom search now sometimes starts with an AI summary before it...reactions
What I Wish I Knew Before My PPD DiagnosisWhen I first experienced deep, debilitating postpartum depression (PPD) in 2021, I genuinely thought my options were limited to “survive it” or...reactions
Body Image and Our Negative Reflection PostpartumBody positivity has been a very influential movement in the nation in the last decade. It has made a large impact on...reactions
Postpartum Depression and the Medication Roller CoasterSo, you've got the diagnosis of postpartum depression. Now what? Many physicians will likely start with a prescription for medication in order...reactions
Mom to Mom: Why I Regret Donating My PlacentaAs a new mom, I was faced with a decision that I had not anticipated before the arrival of my baby: what...reactions
Avoiding Other New Parents During Postpartum DepressionWe've all been there. We’ve all seen the way that the pregnancy and postpartum period has been glorified. Look at this perfect...reactions
What High-Functioning Postpartum Depression Really Looks LikeFor a long time, I thought postpartum depression had to look a certain way. I thought it meant you completely stopped functioning...reactions
What to Know About Postpartum Depression in MenMany people assume postpartum depression (PPD) only affects women. However, new fathers can also experience depression after their child is born. PPD...reactions
Planning for a Recurrence of PPDIt's completely understandable to feel concerned about the idea of navigating postpartum depression (PPD), especially if you've experienced it before and are...reactions
How My Family History Helped Me Understand My Postpartum DepressionMy therapy sessions transformed my understanding of mental health, which affected my entire family as well as myself. Before then, I had...reactions
It's Okay to CryA couple feelings that I find often accompany my postpartum depression are those of guilt and shame. I tend to feel these...reactions
Third Trimester DepressionThe third trimester of pregnancy is the one where you're supposed to "relax" and prepare, right? On one hand, we were looking...reactions
Postpartum Depression... This Doesn't Feel Fair?During the struggle with postpartum depression (PPD) we are often inundated with so many thoughts and feelings we must wade through to...reactions
Therapy Sessions and Writing: Finding My PPD Coping MechanismsAre there any moms out there who feel like they may be struggling with postpartum depression but aren't ready to seek therapy...reactions
What Is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy?Some people who have a shocking, dangerous, or frightening event — such as a traumatic pregnancy or birth — may develop a...reactions
Postpartum Depression: The Emotional Ups and DownsPostpartum depression can manifest in many ways. Feelings could become too big and too heavy. Or perhaps you stop feeling at all...reactions
