Anxiety in Motherhood
Anxiety Treatment, Motherhood, Postpartum, Therapy Melissa Parr Anxiety Treatment, Motherhood, Postpartum, Therapy Melissa Parr

Anxiety in Motherhood

Motherhood and Anxiety.

Those two things seem to go hand-in-hand. Having a child amplifies all of your worries, concerns, and struggles. While anxiety is a normal part of motherhood and life, it can become a barrier to living the life we want. Read on to learn more about anxiety, how it can come up in motherhood and our children and when to know when to seek help.

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Postpartum Depression or Baby Blues
Parenting, Depression, Postpartum, Motherhood Melissa Parr Parenting, Depression, Postpartum, Motherhood Melissa Parr

Postpartum Depression or Baby Blues

The period of time after having a baby is intense. There is major sleep deprivation, physical healing from childbirth (which is no joke and definitely doesn't get talked about enough), your hormones are going up and down, you're learning about this brand new baby that you are now taking care of and is dependent for every need, not to mention navigating the changes and transitions that happen within your relationship and family after having a baby. There is a term called the "baby blues" which is to describe the emotional state of those first couples weeks after giving child birth. How do you know if it’s the “baby blues” or something more, like Postpartum Depression? Read on to learn more.

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