Posts Tagged ‘postpartum depression’
A Letter to my New Mom Self
Dear Me, Where do I start? I look back at you, snuggling that brand new, squishy baby, and I know everything you are thinking, everything you are worrying about, and everything you are struggling with. I know it doesn’t feel like it right now, but I promise you will get through this period, it will…
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Is a Peaceful Postpartum Possible?
Peaceful is defined as – ‘free from disturbance; tranquil. See also: tranquil, calm, restful’. That is a pretty big definition to try and live up to when you are planning for the postpartum period. Is “peaceful” really a word that can be applied to the days, weeks, and months after a baby? Okay,…
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The Day After – Coping With Depression
Depression. Anxiety. It is a hot topic this time of year. Recently, I had a conversation with my husband, Adam, about mental health. I admitted that the time of year was getting to me and I was feeling more down than usual. My seasonal depression was, right on time, kicking into high gear. Now,…
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Maternal Mental Health Matters
Young woman sitting on floor expressing sad feelings and emotions Mental health. There are awareness days, weeks, and months. Every year in January, all across Canada people participate in Bell Let’s Talk to support mental health initiatives. Slowly, we as a society are shedding some of the stigma around mental health. Unfortunately, maternal mental health…
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