How to Talk to Your Partner About Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Anxiety
Postpartum Mental Health, Postpartum Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts, Postpartum Depression Marilyn Cross Coleman, LCSW, PMH-C Postpartum Mental Health, Postpartum Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts, Postpartum Depression Marilyn Cross Coleman, LCSW, PMH-C

How to Talk to Your Partner About Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Anxiety

Talking about mental health as a mama is not easy. The stigma and shame surrounding these conversations can make it feel like you're supposed to handle everything on your own. Society often paints motherhood as something that's "natural" and "effortless," but the reality is far from that. Here’s a guide on how to talk to your partner about postpartum mental health drawing on insights from postpartum therapists, perinatal mental health specialists, and maternal mental health experts.

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EMDR Therapy for Birth Trauma: A Path to Healing
Reproductive Trauma, EMDR Marilyn Cross Coleman, LCSW, PMH-C Reproductive Trauma, EMDR Marilyn Cross Coleman, LCSW, PMH-C

EMDR Therapy for Birth Trauma: A Path to Healing

If you’ve experienced a traumatic birth, the pain doesn’t simply disappear once your baby is home. Birth trauma has a way of lingering, lurking in the background of even the most joyful moments. If you’ve been here, you’re not alone. Trauma from childbirth, and the emotional and physical scars it leaves behind, are real, and PTSD from labor is common. Birth trauma therapy utilizing EMDR can be a very effective tool for healing.

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A Postpartum Therapist Discusses the “Sunset Scaries”
Postpartum Mental Health Marilyn Cross Coleman, LCSW, PMH-C Postpartum Mental Health Marilyn Cross Coleman, LCSW, PMH-C

A Postpartum Therapist Discusses the “Sunset Scaries”

Navigating the challenges of new motherhood, especially at the end of the day, can feel overwhelming. In this blog, I explore the "Sunset Scaries"—the anxiety and sadness many moms experience in the evenings—and provide actionable tips for coping. From creating a calming nighttime routine to limiting social media, I share ways to ease the emotional weight of motherhood. Learn how to recognize when these feelings might indicate something deeper, such as postpartum depression, and discover the importance of seeking support from a postpartum depression therapist. At Shameless Mama Wellness, we’re here to empower mothers to embrace their journey with grace and compassion.

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