Are you preparing—just in case—for an unexpected NICU stay? Or do you know ahead of time that your baby will probably be in the NICU? Either way, it’s good to be ready for the possibility, and one way you can prepare is by packing in your hospital bag these 10…
Recognizing Postpartum Depression | PPD Series | Installment 2
Welcome to the second post in a series on postpartum depression! Recognizing postpartum depression can be challenging. I didn’t realize I was suffering from PPD until it got really intense for me. Even once I got better, I never grasped just how bad it got until I reflected on my…
A Mom Mantra for the Bad Days
Dear mama at her wit’s end, I’ve been where you are. I’ve pressed my hands over my ears to drown out the noise. I’ve hidden in the bathroom. I’ve counted the minutes to bedtime only to find bedtime derailed and an already bad day lengthened into eternity. Let me share…
My Postpartum Depression Story | PPD Series | Installment 1
Welcome to the first post in a series on Postpartum Depression! Postpartum depression (PPD) is estimated to affect about 1 in 5 new mothers. Too often, mothers are scared to seek treatment for PPD because they’re ashamed. Or, they don’t even realize that postpartum depression is happening to them until…