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Distinguishing Between Normal Postpartum Adjustment & Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders

There is a normal period of postpartum adjustment and these symptoms mimic those of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs): Giving birth, healing, drop in hormones, lack of sleep, managing feeding, getting to know your baby, transitioning into parenthood or back into baby mode…is going to bring some distressing feelings. This is normal and toContinue reading “Distinguishing Between Normal Postpartum Adjustment & Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders”

Questions To Ask A Therapist When Seeking Perinatal Mental Health Support

If you’re experiencing any form of perinatal distress, a therapist can be an instrumental piece in feeling better. However, therapy puts you in a vulnerable position, and this is a sensitive time in your life. Therefore, it’s crucial to find a therapist that’s a good fit. Many people don’t know this, but you can andContinue reading “Questions To Ask A Therapist When Seeking Perinatal Mental Health Support”

Share your story: I had no words…

“One night when my baby was 8 weeks old I had a meltdown. It came it out of nowhere…at least that’s how it appeared. When I think back, I’m surprised it hadn’t happened sooner. I had been keeping it together for 8 weeks, but I didn’t know I was keeping it together. I was justContinue reading “Share your story: I had no words…”

Share your story: I didn’t know it was possible to be this angry.

I had heard about postpartum depression before. I knew, or at least I thought, it meant being sad and wanting to harm your baby. I didn’t know all of the symptoms. I didn’t know there were different types of postpartum disorders. It wasn’t until I went to see my doctor that I realized how differentContinue reading “Share your story: I didn’t know it was possible to be this angry.”

Share Your Story: I Wish Someone Had Told Me…

“I wish someone had told me that it doesn’t look like it does on tv. I wish someone had told me that I wouldn’t have any emotional connection to my baby right away. I wish someone had told me that breastfeeding doesn’t come easy and that it would become my full-time job. I wish someoneContinue reading “Share Your Story: I Wish Someone Had Told Me…”

Medication & Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMADs)

The decision to take medication for perinatal mood & anxiety disorders (PMADs) is complex, difficult, and comes with many questions, fear, and stigma attached. However, medication can be a big piece in feeling better. This, of course, doesn’t mean that you have to take medication or that it will be the answer for you, butContinue reading “Medication & Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMADs)”

How To Talk To Your Health Care Provider About Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMADs).

If you are reading this I am assuming that you recognize that something isn’t quite right and that you need some support. If my assumption is correct, I want you to know how amazing, brave, and strong you are. In a world that believes happy moms = good moms and struggles = weaknesses, it’s notContinue reading “How To Talk To Your Health Care Provider About Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMADs).”

Finding Your Village: Combatting Loneliness in Motherhood

Originally posted on http://www.raisinglittles.ca I want to start by saying that I am very lucky to have the village that I do. My husband and I moved back to my hometown and moved in with my parents just a few months before my son was born. We didn’t intend on staying as long as weContinue reading “Finding Your Village: Combatting Loneliness in Motherhood”