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 ...
Summer Mom Hacks
Isn’t it great that the weather is starting to warm up! Summer’s nearly here, and we’ve been featuring our favorite warmer-weather Monday Mom Hacks via our socials all month. We’ve got access to so many helpful summer resources dedicated to getting you through the season where family fun in the sun dominates. We’ve got some tips on getting out and about safely with a newborn in summer— avoid the heat and high UV of the middle of the day and lather them up in a mineral sunscreen— plus some great reminders for those loungey pool days! On that note, have you thought much about ...
