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Postpartum Tips from Moms Who Have Been There
Becoming a mother is a life-changing experience filled with joy, challenges, and exhaustion. Navigating the postpartum period can feel overwhelming, especially when you're recovering from childbirth, learning to care for a newborn, and adjusting to a new normal. Below are practical, expert-backed tips from seasoned moms and healthcare professionals to help you through this precious yet challenging stage.
What's A Mom To Do? Mental Health Medications During Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Many pregnant people worry about the safety of medication, fearing harm to their unborn child. However, untreated mental health conditions during pregnancy can pose significant risks. The truth is, mother and fetus are one. An all-or-nothing approach to medication can lead to worsened mental health and potential pregnancy complications.
Are you struggling with postpartum depression? Top tips to get you feeling well
You are not alone. The majority of our clinicians at Sweetgrass Psychiatry are mothers, and we know it is tough right after having a baby. There is nothing like it and no one can quite prepare you for what to expect. It can be very challenging to determine what is normal after pregnancy vs. postpartum blues vs. postpartum depression. That is what we are here for.
Maternal Mental Health and Birth Trauma
Our very own Dr. Layne Gritti, DO was featured in a national blog published by the American Psychiatric Association discussing the impact of birth trauma on women. Refer to https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/apa-blogs/maternal-mental-health-and-birth-trauma to read the entire blog.