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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How to Create a Journaling Practice
Self-Care Melissa Parr Self-Care Melissa Parr

How to Create a Journaling Practice

Journaling has recently gained popularity again and for good reason! Research has shown that writing out your thoughts by hand engage areas of the brain used for a higher level of process and learning. Basically by writing things out, we are able to develop a deeper understand about ourselves and learn new ways to be. Read on for some helpful tips on starting a journaling practice.

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