She wanted everything under the sun

She wanted everything under the sun by Bethany Neubarth  Breastfeeding trauma and grief matter. Women who have been through a difficult time breastfeeding can show signs of trauma. They can have anxiety when they think about breastfeeding…

Twenty Years Later

Twenty Years Later - The story behind the Yates Children Memorial Fund Written by: Vanessa Park Told by: Mary Parnham When Noah, John, Paul, Luke and Mary Yates woke up in their Houston, TX home on June 20, 2001, they did not know it was…

Pandemic Recovery: Parent’s Mental Health

Pandemic Recovery: Parent's Mental Health by Melodye Phillips For months I sat with the decision of whether I should get the COVID-19 vaccine or not. The vaccine came out when my daughter was 2 months old and I was immediately paralyzed by…

Let’s Talk About IT! Maternal Mental Health Month

May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness month. The first week of May is Maternal Mental Health Week (May 3-7), and the first Wednesday is World Maternal Mental Health Day (May 5). Mother’s Day is on May 9.Raising awareness for perinatal…
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Postpartum Support International is a Global Resource for Mothers and Families

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Postpartum Support Is an International Resource for Mothers and Families You Are Not Alone, You Are Not to Blame, With Help, You Will Get WellPortland, OR March 9—One in seven pregnant or postpartum mothers…

The Reality of Postpartum Anxiety and 4 Ways to Manage it

by Amy StuartVanessa’s first several months as a parent were marked by debilitating anxiety. She was terrified of leaving the house and felt certain something terrible would happen if she did. She obsessively checked on her infant as she…

#ImStillAGoodParent

Help us dispel the myth of the “perfect parent” by sharing this information:How parents portray themselves on social media is not always the same as real lived experience. Parenthood is never perfect Parental guilt is very real…

What I Learned About Parenting and the Postpartum Period Working in a Preschool

What I Learned About Parenting and the Postpartum Period Working in a Preschool by Amanda Dodson Gremillion  I am one of those preschool teachers who is known to spoil the babies. I often got guilted of this as a new mom too, but…

Low Supply Broke My Heart

Low supply broke my heart by Bethany Neubarth  *Trigger warning: Some content in this blog might be triggering or upsetting to certain audiences.I spent my pregnancy reading all the popular breastfeeding books; I went to three…

Mom Guilt

Mom Guilt by Amy Stuart “You have to be kidding me.”I muttered these exact words to myself as I looked at the pregnancy test I held in my hand. It was positive. I had no idea what to do.My husband and I already had two small children.…

Practical Solutions for Postpartum Self-care

Practical Solutions for Postpartum Self-care by Amy Stuart The birth of my first child didn’t exactly go as I expected. While I hadn’t written up an elaborate birth plan, I had a loosely formed idea in my mind of how things were likely…

Infant Massage

How Infant/Baby Massage Can Help with Postpartum Depression By Angela Hitchcox  When a mother goes home from the hospital or birthing center with her new baby, she is thrown into a major life transition following her pregnancy.  Some…

Growing your Village: A guide for new parents

Grow your Village – A guide for new parents Jessie Everts, PhD LMFT As the African proverb goes, “it takes a village” – not just to raise a child, but to support a new parent. Connection with others and support are so vitally…

How to Advocate for Your Own Mental Health

How to Advocate for Your Own Mental Health By Amy Stuart  Maybe it’s the chilly examination room. Maybe it’s the feeling of bare skin beneath a loosely-fitted, sheer gown or the way the paper blanket crinkles when you shift positions.…

How To Support A New Mom Who Is Struggling With Postpartum Depression

How To Support A New Mom Who Is Struggling With Postpartum Depression by Amy Stuart  A few years ago, I entered a new season of life. My friends and I left our college years behind us and established ourselves in our respective fields.…