Videos: About moms
Maria and Pablo’s Journey
When Maria was struggling with postpartum depression, her relationship with Pablo suffered. But by finding support, and learning to take care of themselves and each other, their relationship is now stronger than ever.
Maria’s Journey
Although Maria had been in Canada for over five years, when she became a mom she felt like she was a new immigrant all over again. Maria experienced postpartum anxiety and depression after the births of both of her children and found that the support of other immigrant moms and her own family was essential to her recovery.
Kasimir: How partners can be supportive
Kasimir talks about how he finally realized the best way to support his partner when she was going through PPD/A was to listen to her.
Mariko and Kasimir: How he could help
Even before Mariko was able to tell Kasimir what she really needed to recover, the fact that he just listened as she shared her feelings and experiences, without judging or trying to fix it, was extremely helpful.