Enjoy motherhood, one moment at a time!
Traditionally after coming home from the hospital, new moms receive support from visitors who would help her with cooking, cleaning, or holding the baby while she showers or naps. But during a pandemic, visits probably aren’t an option anymore, especially with a newborn who doesn’t have a strong immune system yet. So how can you give her support when you can’t physically be there?!
Before having my baby, I had been thoroughly warned about baby blues and postpartum depression. The intense feelings of sadness I might experience during the newborn stage and the warning signs of depression that I should look out for, but no one had told me about postpartum anxiety and the intrusive thoughts that I would experience.
If you are reading this you might be pregnant preparing for your postpartum experience, or maybe you’ve given birth to your baby and you’re in the height of those intense feelings that come with new motherhood. I’ve been where you are and I hope my story and experiences can help you feel less alone in your journey.