Surviving single mom postpartum life: Advice from women who know
My mom is a big fan! After reading my blogs, she encouraged me to talk about motherhood, postpartum life from a single mom’s perspective. She was a single mom, so she knows the joys and the struggles. Single mommas, we see you!
Transitioning From Baby #1 to Baby #2: How to Cope and Enjoy Life
You call your firstborn over to feel the tiny feet of your soon-to-be-born as they kick wildly. Your child marvels at the feet “sticking through your belly.” You recall to them the story of how they came into the world.
Experiencing a surge of emotions when breastfeeding?
I interviewed three women that kindly agreed to share their stories and experiences with you. For privacy reasons, I have changed their names.
Strong Emotional and Social Growth, Can Cooing Do It?
You lock eyes with your infant and coo until you get a smile. You are rewarded with a wide grin that makes you laugh. Your child smiles even wider and coos even louder. This interplay goes on for quite some time. You are just having a moment with your baby, doing what mommas do, and creating a bond.
Postpartum Depression: What is it and how to move forward?
Postpartum depression occurs within the first year after giving birth. Postpartum depression looks similar to typical depression, however, the main distinction is that it occurs after childbirth. Some risk factors for postpartum depression include: a history of depression, lack of support, isolation, life stressors, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, complications with pregnancy or birth, mothers of multiples, infertility treatment, women with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, and a thyroid imbalance.
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