Opening up about postpartum depression

[@LivingForward]

Postpartum depression is real, and more frequent than we think. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel. If you have also gone through this experience, how would you encourage a mother that is going through it ?

[@emma.c.r.]

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thank you for sharing your truth. We're about to have our first child and, although I don't want to have any parents or in-laws in our home right after I return from the hospital, I did connect with a postpartum doula to help with my recovery. I am expecting to be quite sleep-deprived, and I transform into a weird animal when my sleep is derailed. Once again, thank you for touching on such a sensitive topic, and... for staying real. Sending you lots of love

[@teoctista]

Whenever I talked to my friends about their experiences, I said: do whatever makes it easier for you and the baby. Of course the baby is important, but a baby with an unhealthy mother beside him is not what we want. So find your balance and see what will work best for all of you ;)
Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy and have a safe delivery :)