I Had Postpartum Depression, And I Am Still A Good Mom

who else is dealing with postpartum depression and how are you dealing with it??

Moms, We wanted to take a minute to welcome all our new users from BabyBump! We are so happy to have you with us, and we…

Moms, We wanted to take a minute to welcome all our new users from BabyBump! We are so happy to have you with us, and we welcome you into our loving community of moms and moms-to-be! We want to let you know that mom.life is exclusively offering to migrate your posts and photos from Baby Bump so you don't lose your precious moments by switching apps! Here is the form for migrating your BabyBump data. If you would like us to migrate it to your mom.life profile, please fill it out as soon as possible! Your data should be available next week. https://goo.gl/forms/IaQswMsSI6wU1i1i1 Let all your friends know so you can still connect with those who you've come to know and love on BabyBump! We have a convenient invite link located under your profile! Go to your profile, tap "search for friends," then tap "invite users to mom.life." Just copy/paste the link to post on BabyBump! All users who join using your link will automatically follow you here, so you won't lose your friends! Once again, welcome to mom.life! We're looking forward to having you with us, and excited to be sharing all your precious motherhood moments with you! 💐mom.life_usa💐

(Thread Closed) Calling all Bad Moms!

(Thread Closed) Calling all Bad Moms! You know you are out there!

Preggies, We've seen quite a few posts from moms who look like they are suffering from either prenatal and postpartum…

Preggies, We've seen quite a few posts from moms who look like they are suffering from either prenatal and postpartum depression. This is nothing to be ashamed about and we must support women going through this. Below are numbers and a link to find counseling. Also. we are always here if you need someone to talk to. . According to The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), between 14-23% of women will struggle with some symptoms of depression during and after pregnancy. Women with depression usually experience some of the following symptoms for 2 weeks or more: Persistent sadness Difficulty concentrating Sleeping too little or too much Loss of interest in activities that you usually enjoy Recurring thoughts of death, suicide, or hopelessness Anxiety Feelings of guilt or worthlessness Change in eating habits Postpartum depression symptoms: Postpartum depression may be mistaken for baby blues (which affect up to 80% of women) at first — but the signs and symptoms are more intense and last longer, eventually interfering with your ability to care for your baby and handle other daily tasks. Symptoms usually develop within the first few weeks after giving birth, but may begin later — up to six months after birth. Postpartum depression symptoms may include: Depressed mood or severe mood swings Excessive crying Difficulty bonding with your baby Withdrawing from family and friends Loss of appetite or eating much more than usual Inability to sleep (insomnia) or sleeping too much Overwhelming fatigue or loss of energy Reduced interest and pleasure in activities you used to enjoy Intense irritability and anger Fear that you're not a good mother Feelings of worthlessness, shame, guilt or inadequacy Diminished ability to think clearly, concentrate or make decisions Severe anxiety and panic attacks Thoughts of harming yourself or your baby Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide Untreated, postpartum depression may last for many months or longer. Postpartum psychosis With postpartum psychosis — a rare condition that typically develops within the first week after delivery — the signs and symptoms are even more severe. Signs and symptoms may include: Confusion and disorientation Obsessive thoughts about your baby Hallucinations and delusions Sleep disturbances Paranoia Attempts to harm yourself or your baby Postpartum psychosis may lead to life-threatening thoughts or behaviors and requires immediate treatment. . Please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) or use this link to find a counselor http://americanpregnancy.org/members/counselors We need to support these women and not judge them. If you think someone is going through depression or needs our help, please message us right away. Best wishes, Preggie_USA

Things I never thought I'd say...

Things I never thought I'd say... Until I became a mom: