Do I Have Postpartum Anxiety?
Many new mothers experience postpartum anxiety. Anxiety symptoms can take over and make you feel out of control and unsure. In this post, we'll cover what you you need to know about postpartum anxiety and give some tips and strategies for how you can cope with worry and anxiety as a mom.
5 Ways to Bond with Your Baby in the NICU
If youβre worried about bonding with your baby while they are in the NICU, you are not alone. Many NICU moms share this worry. A maternal mental health therapist shares 5 ways to bond with your baby in the NICU.
βWhy am I SO angry?β Mom Rage, the Mental Load, and Maternal Burnout
βMom rage" is a real thing. Unmet emotional needs, feeling overwhelmed and overstimulated, and dealing with a lack of support leaves moms feeling ready to explode with mom rage sometimes.
This article provides some ways to manage stress and maternal rage in a healthy way - beyond just taking deep breaths.
How to Care for Your Mental Health When Your Baby is in the NICU
Having a baby stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, or NICU, is a stressful, scary, exhausting experience for new parents. The intense emotions, worries, and demands of having a baby in the NICU can have a big impact on parentsβ mental health.
In this article, a maternal mental health therapist and NICU mom shares some steps to guide you in taking care of your mental health when your baby is in the NICU.
Baby's First Birthday: Celebrating Your First Year Together
Babyβs first birthday is a huge milestone worth celebrating. This article goes over the big emotions that can show up for parents on that day and some tips for celebrating with a first birthday party. However you celebrate baby's first birthday, it's going to be a special and meaningful day together.
Our First Chapter: Telling and Retelling Your Birth Story
The telling and retelling of your birth story, the first chapter of your life with your new baby, can be transformative and healing for you AND can encapsulate and hold this important story for your child. This article includes some prompts and tools for telling the first chapter of your story with your child.
Podcasts For New Moms
Listening to podcasts is a great way to find connection. comfort, and information.
Whether you're looking for a pregnancy podcast to help you prepare for your baby, a birth story podcast, quick and dirty tips, or a fun podcast that feels like hanging out with mom friends, there are many wonderful resources right at your fingertips - er, eardrums.
Birth Trauma: How to Heal from a Traumatic Birth
A third of women report experiencing trauma during or after their birth experience. Recovering and healing from traumatic events like a very difficult labor or birth is possible.
Managing Sleep Deprivation with a Newborn
Sleep deprivation is tough on moms in postpartum and early parenting. Hereβs what you need to know about managing sleep deprivation as a parent with a new baby.
How to Be a Good Mom: 12 Things You Can Do To Be a Better Mother
We all want to be the best mother we can be for our kids. Here are 12 tips on things to do to make you a better mother.
Returning to Work after Maternity Leave: 3 Ways to Feel Less Overwhelmed
Returning to work after maternity leave can be a major source of stress for new moms. Check out these 3 ways to feel less overwhelmed about your return to work after maternity leave and some ways to manage your feelings about going back to work as a new mom.
8 Ways to Keep Your Relationship Healthy During Postpartum and Early Parenting
A strong connection with your partner is a firm foundation for your growing family. Read for low-effort ways to make sure things stay strong between you and your partner throughout this lifelong adventure.
Communication Habits of Successful Couples
The ability to communicate openly and effectively is crucial for couples. Here are 15 simple communication habits of successful couples.
Babyβs First: Reducing Stress Around the Holidays
Itβs your babyβs first holiday season! You might have been waiting for this for a long time. You might have dreamt of Christmas mornings or Hanukkah nights with your own sweet family. So enjoy it with these 3 tips.
How to Manage Postpartum Anxiety and Scary Thoughts
After delivering your baby, you need to take care of your mental health. Learn some of the tips to manage anxious thoughts and postpartum anxiety.
My Postpartum Anxiety Story
My journey with postpartum anxiety - what led me to found Poppy Therapy and start supporting women in postpartum and early parenting.
Postpartum Depression: What You Need to Know
The journey to becoming a parent is full of highs and lows, and can include some overwhelming emotions. Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders like postpartum depression are common and treatable. Learn more about perinatal mental health and postpartum depression- and get support.