Postpartum mood and anxiety disorders can affect anyone at any time, but with help, it’s never too late to find yourself again. By Nicole Fuge, MD® Managing Editor Like most new mothers, Paige Bellenbaum was completely out of her depth when she had her son, Max, 14 years ago. She …
Can you breastfeed when taking depression and anxiety medication?
Navigating the labyrinth of motherhood? Let’s get real about whether you can breastfeed when taking depression and anxiety medication. By Mama Disrupt® The ups and downs of motherhood can be a real whirlwind. And guess what? You’re not alone. Depression and anxiety are more common than you might think, and …
Wellness Series: Understanding and overcoming anxiety
POWERED BY NANIT Anxiety is a growing problem for modern mothers; one could say it is a current pandemic of its own. So let’s unpack what motherhood anxiety looks and feels like, and what we can do to beat it. This feature is Part 1 of our Wellness Series in …
What everyone needs to know about PND
Each mum who has PND, experiences it in a different way. But it is possible to break the cycle – you just need to know how. By Heather Lindsay One in five mums suffer from perinatal anxiety and depression. That’s 20%. That’s huge! By definition, it stands for depression or anxiety that occurs …
Mama, R U OK? It’s OK to not be OK
By Yakira Giger R U OK? My automatic reply is always “Yes, I’m fine.” *Smile and wave, smile and wave…* But why? Why do we feel so CONCERNED about voicing the way we REALLY feel? When in fact, what we really want to say is: “Actually, no – I’m not. I …
How To Keep Mentally Healthy During This Pandemic
By Jaimie Bloch, Australian Clinical Psychologist This second year of the pandemic has hit harder. And it is been felt a lot more intensely. So it’s never been more important to know how to keep mentally healthy during this pandemic. We are ALL experiencing pandemic fatigue. And when the body and …
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