by Taylor Davis | Aug 18, 2015 | Motherhood Reflections, Postpartum Challenges
Sometimes parenthood feels like a marathon with no finish line. There’s this somewhat elusive goal in front of you, but when you think you’ve almost reached it, another goal pops up and it’s even further away. And new motherhood, with the physical recovery and exhaustion, and heightened emotional intensity seems especially marathon-like. Many new moms talk about how it’s hard to feel accomplished or successful in those early days because the tasks seem small and insignificant, yet it’s all so very hard at the same time.
by Taylor Davis | Aug 4, 2015 | Breastfeeding, Postpartum Challenges, Self-Care
“She can’t be hungry again!” If you have breastfed a newborn, or are breastfeeding a newborn, perhaps you’ve either thought these words and/or had somebody say these words to you. There seem to be times during those first few months when babies just want to nurse for hours without stopping
by Taylor Davis | Jul 21, 2015 | Birth, Motherhood Reflections, Postpartum Challenges
I work with many mothers and mothers-to-be who are used to being relatively in control of their lives and their day-to-day happenings. I’m this way as well. I like to have a clear idea of what’s going to happen when, and a detailed plan for each day, life event, and major transition.
by Fiona Griffin | Jul 14, 2015 | Postpartum Challenges
The birth of my daughter was a shock. Yes, I knew I was pregnant, and went into the experience as prepared as anyone could be, but it was still a surprising and, frankly, unsettling experience. Things didn’t go better or worse than I imagined, just different. The postpartum period for me was also a shock. It was much more challenging than I thought it would be, and I struggled to feel like a competent mother.
by Taylor Davis | Jul 8, 2015 | Motherhood Reflections, Postpartum Challenges
I have known and worked with many postpartum mothers who feel overwhelmed, lonely, sad, and even resentful about their situation. And on top of those feelings, they often have a layer of guilt and shame about even having such “ugly” emotions in the first place. They know they love their babies, but they often speak of wondering how they could feel so sad and anxious at the same time.
by Fiona Griffin | Jun 30, 2015 | Postpartum Challenges, Postpartum Depression
One thing that really surprised me after my daughter was born were the dark thoughts that bubbled to the surface of my consciousness. Even though I suspected that having a child might be difficult, I didn’t expect to feel regretful of my decision. I thought I would just instantly adjust to being a parent, and never look back. This has not been the case.
