Tag: support for mothers
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Navigating the Waves of Motherhood Anxiety: From Infancy to Adolescence
Get Pregnant Fast Before I embraced motherhood, I thought I understood the concept of anxiety. I equated it to the jittery sensations before a significant college exam, the fluttering butterflies before meeting a blind date, or the heart-stopping moments before a job interview. I believed I had a handle on it—what triggers it, how it…
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When Your Toughest Challenge is Within: Battling Yourself as a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother of over a decade, I’ve come to realize that my most formidable adversary is not the chaos of daily parenting or the external pressures of life. Instead, the greatest struggle I face is the one within myself. This internal conflict may not resonate with everyone. It’s not about battling…
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It’s Time We Address Postpartum Anxiety
Get Pregnant Fast Lifestyle By Jenna Thompson Updated: June 21, 2018 Originally Published: July 23, 2017 During my pregnancy with my first child, I often envisioned the kind of mother I would become. Unfortunately, the reality turned out to be far from my idealistic dreams. While the journey of motherhood is unpredictable, one thing I…
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“When the Bough Breaks” Offers an Emotional and Authentic Perspective on Postpartum Depression
Get Pregnant Fast “Society is often terrified of mothers who seem unhinged,” notes Dr. Mark Donovan. A week after the arrival of my second child, I found myself curled up in my closet, overwhelmed by despair. My baby’s cries echoed from the other side of the door, but my own sobs drowned them out. It…
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Understanding the Key Distinction Between Postpartum Depression and the Baby Blues
Get Pregnant Fast Welcoming a baby into the world is an experience filled with joy and wonder, but it can also be incredibly challenging. The early days of motherhood can be overwhelming, and it’s not uncommon to find yourself struggling amidst the beauty of this new chapter. As a new mother, I was taken aback…
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One Year Later: The Lingering Pain of Miscarriage
Get Pregnant Fast July 20, 2023 Image credit: BraunS / iStock A year has passed since I experienced my second miscarriage within eight months. My partner, Mark, and I had hoped to grow our family the summer before last, but the first loss was so sudden that it hardly registered as a true loss in…