In this post, we’re going to bust some of the most common myths surrounding postpartum depression. Let’s jump right in and set the record straight! 7 Postpartum Depression Myths Myth 1: You Can’t Prevent Postpartum Depression Reverse Truth: Prevention is Possible with...
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Natural & Holistic Remedies for Postpartum Anxiety and Depression
If you're a new mom, navigating the whirlwind of postpartum life, you're not alone. The challenges, both physical and emotional, can be overwhelming. But here's the thing: you have more power than you realize to support your own well-being. In a world where...
Postpartum Depression: The REAL Cause
Postpartum depression is a common and sometimes severe form of depression that affects new mothers at epidemic proportions. It is estimated that up to 30% of women experience postpartum depression, making it a major public health concern that deserves far more...
How Postpartum Rage and Anger Will Hurt Your Relationship
Postpartum rage is a less talked about yet a common phenomenon that affects many new mothers after childbirth. Many new mothers experience mood swings and irritability, and postpartum rage is a severe and explosive form of anger that can lead to harmful behavior....
Tips for First Time Expecting Moms from the PostpartumU Community
Our incredible free community over in the Postpartum Circle Group has recently contributed to a beautiful thread sharing tips for expecting first-time moms. Although nothing can truly prepare you for the journey into motherhood, hearing from women who have been there...
Must Haves for my Holistic Family Health Protocol (Preventative & Illness Care)
Preventing illness and kicking it when it happens are both HUGE priorities in my busy family of four. Over the years, I have established tried and true remedies and protocols. These are all backed by science, as well as my personal experience with the healing...
Journaling for Mental and Physical Health in Postpartum
As the world shifts and changes in uncertain (and even scary) ways, it becomes even more critical to stay on top of your mental health and healing. One of the best ways to do this is through the act of journaling. Journaling has powerful benefits, many of which have...
Postpartum “Common Sense” is Destroying Early Motherhood
What we know as "common sense" about postpartum is actually destroying your post-birth life. Let’s take a look at the rates of postpartum depression for a second. 1 of every 7 women will get it. That’s not accounting for anxiety, OCD, and psychosis, rage, bipolar, or...
Transformative Healing in the Years Postpartum
Let's be real for a minute: postpartum doesn't last 6 weeks. It can last upwards of 6 years. So often there is no emphasis of postpartum care at all and when there is, it generally applies to those in the first 6 weeks after giving birth. I'm here to tell you there...
What I Really Needed When I Had Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
When I finally put two-and-two together that I had postpartum depression, I refused to tell a single soul. I was embarrassed. As a strong independent woman who needed nothing from no one, I could barely admit to myself that I was falling apart. Then to admit that I...
How You Develop Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Anxiety
I’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about exactly HOW the postpartum body actually gets depression, anxiety, and autoimmune diseases. And this is a great question because when one understands the how (and why), that information can be used to completely...















