Category: Mental Health
Postpartum mental health: How to recognize when it’s more than the baby blues
You’ve welcomed your baby into the world, but instead of feeling purely joyful, you’re experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions. Tearfulness, anxiety, irritability—these feelings can be confusing and frightening when you expected motherhood to bring only happiness. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Nearly 25% of women experience postpartum depression up to one year after childbirth, according to [research](https://home.beginning.com/blog/post-pregnancy/early-postpartum-support-first-six-weeks-after-birth-postpartum-emotional-needs/).
Postpartum body changes no one talks about
After giving birth, your body embarks on a remarkable journey of recovery and adaptation. While some postpartum changes are commonly discussed, many physical and emotional transformations remain unspoken, leaving new mothers feeling unprepared and isolated in their experiences.
Managing stress in the second trimester: Why it matters for you and baby
The second trimester is often called the “golden period” of pregnancy. Morning sickness typically subsides, your energy returns, and that baby bump finally starts to show. Yet amid these positive changes, stress can still loom large. Research shows that up to 70% of pregnant women report symptoms of stress and anxiety during pregnancy, with 17% experiencing anxiety specifically in the second trimester.
Postpartum sleep: How to get rest when baby won’t
You’re exhausted. Your baby is finally asleep in your arms, but the moment you try to transfer them to the crib, their eyes pop open. Sound familiar?
Pelvic floor health: Why pregnancy is the right time to start
Pregnancy transforms your body in countless ways, but one crucial change often goes unnoticed until problems arise: the impact on your pelvic floor. These hidden muscles support your uterus, bladder, and bowels—and they’re about to take on their biggest challenge yet.
The emotional rollercoaster of the third trimester: What to expect and how to cope
Ever feel like your emotions are on a high-speed carnival ride that won’t stop? Welcome to the third trimester of pregnancy. As your body makes its final preparations for birth, your mind processes a complex range of feelings that can leave you questioning if what you’re experiencing is normal. The good news? Those emotional ups and downs are a natural part of this significant life transition.
Why preparing for postpartum matters as much as preparing for birth
Most expectant parents spend months preparing for childbirth—taking classes, creating birth plans, packing hospital bags, and readying nurseries. Yet many are caught off guard by what comes next: the fourth trimester. This critical 12-week period after delivery often receives far less attention during pregnancy, despite being a time of profound physical and emotional changes that can significantly impact a new parent’s wellbeing.
The science of breathing: How relaxation techniques ease pregnancy stress
Can the simple act of breathing consciously transform your pregnancy experience? As your body undergoes remarkable changes and hormones fluctuate, many expectant mothers find themselves riding waves of anxiety alongside the joy of impending motherhood. Yet one of the most powerful stress-management tools is literally right under your nose.
From pregnancy to postpartum: Why holistic education beats quick fixes
Are you overwhelmed by the countless pregnancy tips, birth hacks, and postpartum survival guides flooding your social media feeds? You’re not alone. Many expectant parents find themselves jumping from one quick fix to another, collecting fragments of advice without a cohesive framework to understand their journey.
The hidden cost of ignoring postpartum support in the workplace
When new mothers return to work after childbirth, they face a challenging transition that many workplaces fail to adequately support. While companies often celebrate baby showers and send congratulatory messages, the critical postpartum period remains largely unaddressed in workplace policies. This oversight isn’t just a personal challenge for new mothers—it represents a significant business cost that employers can no longer afford to ignore.