Postpartum Depression
Has Pregnancy Or Postpartum Taken A Toll On Your Mental Health?
Are you a new mom dealing with postpartum depression or anxiety? Do you find yourself feeling guilty because you miss your old life? Are you struggling to bond with your baby and adjust to all the changes in your body?
Whether you’re pregnant or you’ve just given birth, you might be suffering from crying spells and mood shifts without knowing why. Perhaps you had a traumatic birth and it’s causing nightmares, racing thoughts, panic attacks, and other PTSD symptoms. What’s more, all the wear and tear on your body has probably taken a toll on your mental health. Deep down, you might ask yourself: Was all of this really worth it?
You Might Feel Unable To Connect With Your Baby
It’s normal to feel disconnected from your newborn. Maybe motherhood just doesn’t seem to come “naturally” to you. As excited as you may have been to have a baby, you might feel very little motivation to feed them, hold them, and care for them.
Over time, this lack of connection could lead to feelings of guilt and shame. You might think there’s something wrong with you or worry that you’re not a good mom.
If this is how you feel, we encourage you to pursue postpartum therapy with us. Here at Elevate Counseling services, we offer support for anyone navigating pregnancy, postpartum depression, and any perinatal mental health issues.
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Many New Moms Struggle To Enjoy Life With A Newborn
About one in seven mothers suffers from serious depression or anxiety during pregnancy or postpartum. Put simply, life with a newborn is not easy. After giving birth, the body struggles to re-regulate. New mental health issues often arise. To make matters worse, many new moms have no way of knowing if their symptoms are “normal” or not. They often experience lack of connection to their baby and worry that there’s something wrong with them.
To make matters worse, there are so many unhealthy cultural expectations that new moms face. Most workplaces have short maternity leave and expect women to return to work before they’ve fully recovered. Additionally, social media is filled with mommy bloggers and influencers with very strong opinions about infant care. As a result, many new moms feel intense pressure to “keep up” with other moms and be the perfect parent.
Postpartum therapy is a chance to step away from the expectations of “mom culture” and just be yourself. At Rising UP, we want you to understand that what’s right for other parents might not be right for you. It’s okay to create your own unique path.