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...
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...
At New Mom School, we’re huge advocates for all that a postpartum doula can bring to the experience for new families. After all, when parents are supported and nurtured, they feel empowered, which leads to immense joy with life’s most treasured gift…our babies!...
Postpartum depression does not discriminate. While some moms might be at higher risk of experiencing a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder, it can also strike you “completely out of the blue”. As many as 1 in 5 women will experience some type of perinatal mood and...