The Changing Face of New Motherhood
The Changing Face of New Motherhood
by Cheryl Zauderer
Postpartum Support International Blog
April 9, 2016
Why are new mothers today so overextended? Why are they completely overwhelmed by new motherhood?
New mothers today are facing…
Motherhood is Me
Motherhood is Me
By Andrea Bates
Postpartum Support International Blog
March 19, 2016
Note: My daughter is now nine years old. This was written when she was younger and I thought I'd lose it if she called Mommy loudly one more time. I survived.…
A story of my experience
A story of my experience
By Kira Bartlett
Postpartum Support International Blog
March 8, 2016
I felt beautiful during my pregnancy. Labor seemed like it would be just another part of the lovely experience. "I'm an educated woman. I've taken…
A Mindful Moment – PSI Blog
By Devi Natarajan
Postpartum Support International Blog
February 22, 2016
It was a cold and sunny October afternoon in the Windy City as my husband drove me to the hospital for a surgical procedure that would remove any traces of my twelve…
A Letter to Me, a Total Jerk, from Me, NICU Mom
By Elizabeth McLaughlin
Postpartum Support International Blog
February 12, 2016
Take a Walk. I don’t need you in my life anymore.
People say hurtful things. But the person saying the most hurtful things to me … is me! If someone…
The Exercise Cure
Postpartum Support International Blog
February 6, 2016
The Exercise Cure
By Sharon Gerdes
Many of us resolve to be healthier in the New Year. We pledge to eat more veggies and exercise more. But it’s cold outside and that left-over Christmas…
Letter to a New Mommy – by Andrea Bates
Letter to a New Mommy – by Andrea Bates
for the PSI Blog
January 26, 2016
Another version of this post originally appeared on Andrea's blog, Good Girl Gone Redneck.
Dear New Mommy,
It's going to be okay, I promise.
I want to say how excited…
Secret Pain
Secret Pain
Katayune Kaeni, Psy.D.
for the Postpartum Support International Blog
January 19, 2016
You just had a baby. Everyone around you is so happy. And you are too…sometimes. You feel “off” or “out of sorts,” but you’re…
Some Days – This Motherhood Thing
Some Days – This Motherhood Thing
by Andrea Bates
Postpartum Support International Blog
January 10, 2016
Some days you'll find yourself wondering how you got into this whole motherhood thing. And you'll ask yourself how on earth you're going…
Own Your Story
Own Your Story
by Lauren Safran
Postpartum Support International Blog
January 6, 2016
Picture this scene…soft music…a symphony of gentle chords dance around you. As the tempo increases your heart fills with love. All of the empty pieces…
Eight Ways to Reduce Your Stress in the New Year
Eight Ways to Reduce Your Stress in the New Year
Postpartum Support International Blog
by Andrea Bates
January 2, 2016
Stress is something we all have to live with. We need to manage it. Beat it. Find ways around it. It's going to be there.…
Attunement
Postpartum Support International Blog
December 28, 2015
by Robin Hooper
Last weekend, I enjoyed a rare occurrence. My son Joey, who is almost 4, and I were home alone. With siblings and a daddy it had been approximately 9 months since this…
How to Take Care of Yourself This Holiday Season
December 23, 2015
Postpartum Support International Blog
How to Take Care of Yourself This Holiday Season
by Andrea Bates
The holiday season is a beautiful time. Filled with joy and laughter, music and excitement, cookies and presents…
The Living Grief of Parenthood
Postpartum Support International Blog
December 21, 2015
The Living Grief of Parenthood
by Katayune Kaeni, Psy.D.
It’s always there, sometimes just below the surface. Sometimes in your face. The push and pull of overwhelming elation…
