Videos: About moms
Sheila: Lack of sleep
Sheila Duffy, Director of Pacific Post Partum Support Society, talks about how it is vital that new parents get enough sleep because sleep deprivation is a big risk factor for PPD/A/
Maria: Supporting breastfeeding choices
Maria discusses that although she was able to breastfeed both of her children, she feels that strong pressure new mothers sometimes experience to breastfeed can be damaging to the mom's mental health.
Maria: Finding support
Maria discusses how finding a Spanish-language support group was a great support to her during early motherhood.
Sheila: Self care
The Director of Pacific Post Partum Support Society, Sheila Duffy, talks about how self-care is often vital to recovery from PPD/A and looks different for each person.