The birth of a baby is a significant event in a mother's life. Regardless of how the baby entered the world either vaginally or by cesarean, there are many changes a mother will experience in the postpartum phase. Making your mindset an important part of your postpartum wellness plan will help during this transitional time. There are three trimesters of pregnancy. However, the postpartum phase is often referred to as the fourth trimester. This is due to the need to heal physically and mentally after birth. The transition into motherhood isn't complete just because a baby is born. The following ..read more

September is known as National Suicide Prevention Month or Suicide Awareness Month. This recognition first began in 2008 to raise awareness and connect those who are struggling to prevention resources. Part of bringing awareness to suicide is also acknowledging that maternal mental health can be related to suicide. Many mothers experience the traumatic effects of intrusive or scary thoughts that can show up after giving birth. This can be a difficult time given that during pregnancy, an expectant mother spends all this time preparing for the arrival of a child and then suddenly becomes faced w ..read more

Postpartum is a transitional time in a woman's life after giving birth. This journey immediately begins as soon as you give birth to your sweet baby. You are no longer pregnant, but you are forever changed. This is the time when you are discovering the new you, which can be challenging. This is where postpartum therapy can be helpful. Having a new baby in your life means adjusting to a new life; the new life of this little human and the new life you are in as a mother. No matter how many babies you have, there is this transitional period each time you have a baby. In order to adjust to this ne ..read more

Pregnancy brain is often referred to as one of the silliest symptoms of pregnancy. Many expecting mothers become forgetful during pregnancy and brush it off as a "mom brain" moment. While this is partially true, the real reasons behind pregnancy brain can be surprising and beneficial to learn. Pregnancy brain isn't just a symptom of pregnancy nor is it a disability. In fact, an expecting mother who experiences pregnancy brain is a sign that her brain is actually changing due to the growing human being inside of her womb. Pregnancy brain is a phenomenal occurrence. If you are experiencing pregn ..read more

When the unthinkable happens in your life and you're faced with the grief of a miscarriage or stillbirth, it's difficult to think that there will ever be a time passed this event. The grief is all-consuming. And the world seems dull. This is the right time to learn how to find grief counseling. Not everyone is ready to experience counseling immediately following this loss. That is perfectly normal. When you are ready, it's important that you know firstly, what is grief counseling and secondly, how to find resources in your area for it. Not all grief counselors are equipped with the same skills ..read more

Summer is often one of the most exciting times of the year for many families, especially kids. It's a time when school is out and fun is in. However, for mothers who are struggling with mental health, summer can be a difficult time. Maybe you're stressed about finances or what to do with the kids at home. Now is the time to learn how to take care of your mental health this summer. Just because it is summer doesn't mean the bills stop coming or your mental health is automatically the strongest it has ever been. Summer still means an intentional time for you to keep yourself in check and help yo ..read more

The stigma around mental health has been up and down recently. In previous generations, you simply didn't talk about any mental health challenges. Part of this was because people learned to "just suck it up" and keep moving forward (which is the worst thing you can do). Additionally, people didn't know what they were experiencing when they felt depressed, anxious, or any other issue. Now, we honor May as the official mental health awareness month. The important part of mental health awareness is understanding that everyone needs help with their mental health just as much as their physical heal ..read more

It's not surprising to learn that a high percentage of mothers (roughly 28% of mothers) stay home to raise and care for their children. There are many reasons why a mother chooses to stay home, such as expensive daycare tuition, longing for more time with their children, or not having a job to go to at all. Whatever the reason, stay-at-home mom depression is something to be conscious of. Many mothers love being stay-at-home moms while others might struggle with it. This isn't to say that mothers who love staying home don't face depression. Nor is this saying that those who don't enjoy staying ..read more

Mental health disorders have been a large part of human life. The brain is a complex part of the body and it still needs to be studied more to truly gain insight into its magnificence. Unfortunately, this leaves us with a brain that can easily destroy us if we aren't careful. Mental health disorders like bipolar disorders are proving to be a complicated part of many people's lives. Mental health in general can be a touchy subject. However, what's even more sensitive is the topic of bipolar disorder and postpartum. Postpartum is referred to as the period of time after a woman gives birth to a b ..read more

Having a baby is one of the most beautiful experiences in life. It is such a miracle when a new life enters this world and you were the star of the show by making it happen. All of the pain was worth it for this new life. That is until you start to feel unlike yourself and wonder when postpartum care and support are supposed to kick in. It’s scary to say that many mothers don’t know the first thing about caring for themselves after birth. This isn’t just in the form of making sure they get to rest and change their postpartum pads often. This is actually taking care of her whole self: mind, bod ..read more