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Sleep Deprivation in Postpartum: How to Cope When You’re Beyond Exhausted
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Sleep Deprivation in Postpartum: How to Cope When You’re Beyond Exhausted

Postpartum sleep deprivation isn’t just “part of the job”- it can shake your sense of self, hijack your emotions, and make even the smallest tasks feel impossible. If you’re deep in the fog of exhaustion, this blog post is for you. I’m breaking down why sleep feels so out of reach in early motherhood and sharing therapist-backed strategies to help you rest, regulate, and feel more like you again. Because you deserve support- not just survival.

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5 Common Myths About Postpartum Mental Health (That Are Keeping Moms Stuck)
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5 Common Myths About Postpartum Mental Health (That Are Keeping Moms Stuck)

Think postpartum mental health struggles are just the baby blues or that they’ll go away on their own? You’re not alone, and you’ve likely been misled. In this validating post, we unpack 5 common myths that keep new moms stuck in shame, silence, and self-blame. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unlike yourself in motherhood, this is for you.

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Healing with Therapy for Postpartum Depression
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Healing with Therapy for Postpartum Depression

Postpartum Depression can look different in each mom- for some it is filled with more anxiety, for others it’s a feeling of overwhelm and hopelessness, and others report a lack of feeling and general sense of disconnection. Postpartum is also very common, with 1 in 5 moms experiencing it. Postpartum depression is treatable and you can feel better. Read on to learn more about Therapy for Postpartum Depression.

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Dark Thoughts in Postpartum
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Dark Thoughts in Postpartum

Having dark, scary thoughts in the postpartum time can feel really bad and alarming, but they are actually quite common. Read more about Intrusive thoughts during postpartum, how to cope with them and when to seek out help.

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The Essential Guide to Postpartum: A Postpartum Support Plan
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The Essential Guide to Postpartum: A Postpartum Support Plan

The postpartum time is certainly a huge transition and quite honestly, all that reading and preparing for baby probably did not address many of the common struggles that come up during this time. As a perinatal therapist for moms in the postpartum time, these are the common pain points of postpartum that I see with my clients, along with strategies to help you through them.

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Postpartum Support | What I Wish I Knew as a New Mom
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Postpartum Support | What I Wish I Knew as a New Mom

Becoming a mother is an amazing experience. It changes your life in every possible way. I thought I was more than ready to be a mom and for my postpartum experience, however, I was really thrown for a loop. Read on to learn more about getting Postpartum Support and the things I wish I knew as a new mom.

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