When is it more than the baby blues? The postpartum period can be a time of high emotion. Life changes, upheaval, and hormonal adjustments can all contribute to feelings of overwhelm and play a role in postpartum depression (PPD). Postpartum Support International is the USA partner organization for the global maternal mental health task force and they have suggested some answers to commonly asked questions. We’ve collated the top five for you to consider in deciding when, if, and what treatment you may consider. Here are five FAQs based on the advice given on the Postpartum ...
Postpartum Mood Disorders: When It’s More Than the Baby Blues
Becoming a new mom is an exciting, yet challenging, and transformative experience. Along with the joy and fulfillment that comes with motherhood, we often also experience a range of less-desirable emotions such as anxiety, exhaustion, overwhelming feelings of responsibility, and even sometimes, doubt. While it is normal to experience these emotions, for some moms it runs deeper and can develop into a postpartum mood disorder. Postpartum mood disorders are more severe than baby blues and can affect a woman's ability to care for herself and her baby. These disorders include postpartum ...
Embracing Postpartum Support
Hey Mamas (and mamas to be), As a mother, I’ve learned what my range of capabilities are when it comes to parenting my children. I know my strengths, and I know when it’s time to bring in reinforcements! But in this age of “Supermom”, I remember feeling (particularly as a new mom) that I was meant to be able to “do it all” and that I must somehow be incapable if I needed help. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Asking for help was the best thing I ever did as a new mom — and even still to this day! The arrival of a new baby is a huge transition for the whole family. It ...
