When I was struggling with postpartum depression (also known as PPD or PND), I didn’t feel like myself anymore. It was like something took over my thoughts. I was constantly on edge, constantly anxious and agitated. I’d go through the motions: feed the baby, change the baby, try to smile when visitors came… but inside, …
Exhausted. Emotional. Struggling to feel like yourself after having a baby. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Millions of new mums experience postnatal depression or face challenges with their mental health after having a baby. I know exactly how it feels, because I’ve been there. And over the years, I’ve developed a simple, powerful …
It was a quiet evening in Duxbury, Massachusetts, when a family’s world was shattered in ways most of us can barely imagine. Lindsay Clancy allegedly strangled her three young children, Cora (5), Dawson (3), and baby Callan (8 months) while in the grip of severe postpartum mental illness. Her husband had only stepped out for …
Did you want a girl and find out you’re having a boy? Or maybe you dreamed of a boy… and reality surprised you. If you’re experiencing gender disappointment, you probably feel confused, guilty, or even ashamed. If your heart sank when you found out, please hear this first: You are not a bad person or …
Is it normal to feel alone and sad during the pregnancy? The short answer is YES! Not only is it normal, but it is also NATURAL to feel sad during pregnancy, especially if it’s your first-time pregnancy. Let me explain. But first real quick – if this is your first pregnancy and you’re wondering what …
Partner isn’t helping with the baby or house chores? You’re not imagining it, and you’re definitely not the only one going through this. You feel like you’re doing everything on your own – just trying to keep everyone fed, happy, and alive. Your life has completely changed since your baby arrived. One day, you were partying …
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