Mental Health & Wellness
During Postpartum
Resources for tips on coping with anxiety, depression, and stress in the postpartum period.
Your Baby Will Be the Boss of You for a While—and That’s Okay
In this candid article, the author believed she had motherhood all figured out, thanks to her childcare experience. But reality hit hard when her newborn arrived, and advice proved unreliable. Sleep-deprived and overwhelmed, a friend's analogy about flying taught her to embrace the unpredictability of parenting and go with the flow. She learned to trust her instincts and navigate the challenging journey of motherhood with a newfound sense of ease…
How Will I Know If I Have Postpartum Depression? Plus, One Mother's Story
Postpartum depression (commonly shortened to PPD) is believed to affect 10-20% of new mothers, yet the question "how will I know if I have postpartum depression?" is not often one that crosses the minds of new and expecting mothers. Earlier this week, we spoke with a mama in our community who has found strength in writing about her own journey with PPD, and this certainly wasn't a question she thought about when she was pregnant…