A previous Pacific Post Partum Support Society client shares her story of postpartum anxiety and the grief of losing some of the people closest to her. She asks the important question: Where does postpartum depression and anxiety end and regular life stress begin. Her answer is insightful and so important. Something I have struggled with,… Read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2015
Preparing for Motherhood After PPD/A
A few weeks ago we shared a story by Liz Lian about having a second child after experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety. This week we have another take on that theme by Kelley Allen. Kelley has graciously agreed to share the story of her pregnancy journey with her second child. This will be the first… Read more »
Infant Illness and Postpartum Anxiety
Ashlee shares her story of postpartum anxiety triggered by the traumatic experience of having a sick infant. Trauma during or after birth are highly correlated to postpartum depression and anxiety in the months that follow. See the link at the bottom of the article for more information about the signs and symptoms of postpartum anxiety… Read more »
The Mother I Wanted to Be: Having a Second Child after Postpartum Depression
Liz shares her story of postpartum depression and how she created a different experience for herself with her second child. Her story illustrates how creating intentional supports and community can transform the postpartum experience, even when a person has experienced postpartum depression in a previous pregnancy. Article by Liz Lian I always thought I’d make… Read more »