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Postpartum Depression Awareness and Signs
Postpartum Depression Awareness and Signs
Postpartum information is near and dear to the original Dating Diva herself, Tara. After working so hard to get her babies earthside (read about her IVF journey here, here, and here), she never expected to be hit with such severe postpartum depression (PPD) and anxiety, but she was able to recognize it. She wanted to share part of her story to help those of you who may be feeling similarly. You are not alone. If you are struggling to determine whether or not you are experiencing PPD, consult a doctor. Sometimes we avoid getting help because we think we are blowing things out of proportion. If this sounds like you, read about Postpartum Depression from The Mayo Clinic, check your symptoms against their list, and then go see a doctor.
My poor husband would come home to me crying and ask what he could do to help and I didn’t even know how to answer. I couldn’t pinpoint WHY I was so sad. I’m normally a super upbeat and happy person so this was SO out of character for me and we both knew it wasn’t normal.
I was also extremely overwhelmed. Just the thought of doing one task in a day (laundry) was too much for me. I couldn’t process how I should be able to take care of our baby AND complete tasks around the house. It was just too overwhelming.
I also wasn’t able to fully enjoy this precious baby boy, I felt intense guilt about that, and it didn’t make sense to me! We struggled with infertility for years and I was shocked that I wasn’t connecting immediately to my son! Luckily, now that things are better… I can’t get enough of him!”
Tara’s Postpartum Healing Tips
Tara’s Postpartum Healing Tips
Tara never wants any of you sweet babes to suffer, but we know that we can’t 100% prevent postpartum anxiety and depression. Thankfully, there are a few tips and tricks that Tara has used to help keep it from knocking her down and out, and she wanted to share the deets!
Postpartum Essentials for Mom
Postpartum Essentials for Mom
In addition to Tara’s wonderful healing tips, we wanted to share some of the tried-and-true products that have helped some of us moms postpartum. Consider this your own little holy grail of postpartum must-haves.
Postpartum Recovery
Postpartum Recovery
Amidst all the healing and adjustment, we hope you remember that you are amazing. You did a hard thing, and you did it well! Prep that postpartum care kit, and then go reward yourself with some adorable photos of your new family and enjoy that precious bundle from heaven!
