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Therapist Says: Alone Time for Moms Is a Necessity, Not an Indulgence

By Jesi Taylor Cruz — 2019

“Self-care” is having a real cultural moment. But when you’re a mom, trying to find the time to focus on yourself and only yourself can feel downright impossible.

Read on www.romper.com

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Depression and Pregnancy: The Terrifying Dilemma

Some fifteen per cent of women suffer from depression during pregnancy, and the use of antidepressants in expectant women is on the rise.

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After Giving Birth to My First Child, I Wondered: Would I Ever Want Sex Again?

I dreaded my husband’s attempts to initiate sex after pregnancy, but giving in out of a sense of duty or embracing a sexless relationship both felt like self-betrayal.

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What Is Postpartum Depression? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Pregnancy and giving birth are intensely emotional experiences. And while these life-changing events can bring joy, they can also present challenges that make you feel sad, tired, and anxious.

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6 Ways to Support a Mother Who Has Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression can be very overwhelming and isolating. Here are six ways you can help someone who is going through it.

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I Regret Motherhood After Giving Birth

Parenthood can be scary, challenging, and stressful — and it’s OK to admit that.

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“Some Days It’s Incredibly Difficult”—One Mom Reveals What It’s Like to Co-Parent With an Ex

Every other weekend, on the first, third, and fifth Fridays of the month, my four-year-old son goes to spend the weekend with his father.

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Partying to Parenting: Mom Shame Made Me Question Everything About Myself

I never felt much shame until I had my child.

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How to Talk About Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a mental health condition that affects as many as 1 in 7 moms. But despite how prevalent it is, there’s still a lot of stigma surrounding it. Moms may not want to share that they are struggling due to the guilt, shame, or fear that they are somehow a “bad” mom.

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Am I at Risk for Postpartum Depression?

Being a new mom can be wonderful and tough at the same time. You’ve got a lot of new challenges -- and a lot less sleep. You may feel emotional and sometimes overwhelmed.

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Postpartum Depression

The birth of a baby can trigger a jumble of powerful emotions, from excitement and joy to fear and anxiety. But it can also result in something you might not expect — depression.

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