by Mikelle Despain | Jan 13, 2019 | Maternal Mental Health
This year, make a resolution to take control of your mental health and improve your happiness! Making a few simple mental health resolutions can have profound effects on your stress levels, energy, and overall mental wellbeing. Below are some of our favorite 2019...
by Mikelle Despain | Dec 4, 2018 | Maternal Mental Health
The holiday season can be a fun and magical time, but the burden mothers sometimes bear during this season can sometimes bring more stress than joy. If you’re recovering or recently recovered from postpartum depression or anxiety, the stress of the holidays can...
by Serenity Wellness | Nov 4, 2018 | Maternal Mental Health
What every mother and loved one should know about the risks and recovery for postnatal mood disorders It’s normal to have mood swings and feel abnormally weepy or emotional after having a baby. The hormonal fluctuations alone wreak havoc on emotions. Add to that the...
by Serenity Wellness | Jun 25, 2018 | Maternal Mental Health
Postpartum depression affects a mother’s mood, energy, and stability. However, it also has a significant impact on her child. Children with mothers suffering from long-term postpartum depression (8 months or longer) are more likely to have behavioral problems and...
by Serenity Wellness | Jun 11, 2018 | Maternal Mental Health
Postpartum depression is common in new mothers, affecting as many as 1 in 5 moms. 80% of moms experience the “baby blues,” but if symptoms last 2 weeks or more or seem to get worse instead of better then a mother should talk with her healthcare provider...
by Serenity Wellness | Jun 4, 2018 | Maternal Mental Health
There’s something called a “myth of motherhood” that makes women feel they should be blissful and happy after having a child. If a mother doesn’t feel this way, there’s often a lack of understanding from those around them and from themselves. Women may feel like they...
by Serenity Wellness | May 4, 2018 | Maternal Mental Health
May is Maternal Mental Health month. This month is meant to help raise awareness for maternal mental health while lifting the shame and stigma associated with these disorders. There’s an unrealistic illusion that motherhood is a glowy, sparkly, precious cloud of bliss...
by Serenity Wellness | Apr 30, 2018 | Maternal Mental Health
How is Postpartum Depression Treated? Postpartum depression is a very common mental health illness, affecting 1 in 7 new mothers, and more than 3 million US cases every year. Left untreated, postpartum may last several months or longer, but treated a new mother can...
by Serenity Wellness | Apr 14, 2018 | Maternal Mental Health
While there are several professional treatments for postpartum depression including therapy or counseling, outpatient care, medication, and support groups, some moms choose to use self-care to help overcome postpartum depression. Here are Some Tips for Overcoming...
by Serenity Wellness | Apr 14, 2018 | Maternal Mental Health
If your wife is suffering from postpartum depression, you may find yourself feeling helpless. You may feel frustrated, confused, and desperate to find a way to help things get back to normal. What can you do when your wife has post-partum depression to help support...
