What Causes Postpartum Depression?
Are you struggling with postpartum depression? Discover some of the possible causes and learn how therapy can help in our latest blog at Shameless Mama Wellness. Learn how hormonal changes, sleep deprivation, and birth trauma can contribute to PPD. We specialize in compassionate, evidence-based postpartum depression treatment in CA aimed to empower new mothers.
What Does Postpartum Depression Feel Like?
Like many other mamas, bringing your baby home may not have been the experience you had imagined. It may have been accompanied by feelings of overwhelming sadness, guilt, and confusion. These emotions are not a sign of failure or a lack of love for your baby—they may be symptoms of postpartum depression.
Birth Trauma: The Role of Shame and How to Heal
Experiencing birth trauma is deeply challenging, and for many mothers, the emotional aftermath is compounded by a powerful and often misunderstood emotion: shame. This shame can intensify the pain of trauma, making healing feel even further from reach. In this blog, we’ll explore the connection between birth trauma and shame, why it’s so pervasive, and practical ways to move forward and heal.
Birth Trauma: Myths and Misconceptions
Do you wonder if your birth experience could be considered traumatic? Birth trauma is a personal and often misunderstood experience that affects many new moms. Despite growing awareness of maternal mental health, misconceptions about birth trauma still impact understanding and recovery. If you felt that your experience was traumatic, then you are likely experiencing birth trauma and its impact.
Intrusive Thoughts in New Moms
Intrusive thoughts are not a reflection of your character or intentions. They are a sign that your brain is on high alert, trying to protect you and your baby from potential harm. While this heightened vigilance can be useful, it can also backfire, causing your mind to fixate on worst-case scenarios. There is no feeling more vulnerable than new motherhood, and it can leave you feeling a sense of powerlessness that your brain has a hard time processing.
10 Signs You May Be Experiencing Birth Trauma
This blog post describes 10 signs that indicate you may be experiencing birth trauma. The piece, drawing on insights from postpartum therapists, perinatal mental health specialists, and birth trauma therapists, suggests that healing from PTSD from labor is possible.
What is Birth Trauma in Mothers?
Understanding birth trauma can be difficult. This blog describes birth trauma and shows how techniques like EMDR can help you process your experience.
A Fertility Therapist’s Guide to Addressing the Grief, Loss, and Trauma of Infertility
As a fertility therapist I see how profoundly infertility impacts women, even when these wounds are not always outwardly visible. The grief of infertility is often misunderstood by those who haven’t experienced it, and this can add to a woman’s sense of isolation and shame. Through fertility counseling, individuals and couples find a space where their emotions, no matter how complex, are validated and supported.
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.
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.
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.
Building Bonds: Fostering Mother-Infant Connections
Mother-infant bonding is a transformative journey that lays the foundation for a child's emotional and psychological wellbeing. The significance of this bond and the pivotal role it plays in shaping a child's development in profound.
From Luxury to Lifeline: Maternal Self-Care and Maternal Mental Health
Prioritizing one’s well-being is not only a gift to oneself but a vital investment in the health and welfare of the family.
The Power of Intention: Navigating Matrescence with Mindfulness
Let's embrace the journey of motherhood with openness and receptivity, charting our course with intuition, empathy, and authenticity.
Embracing Shameless Imperfection: How the “Goddess Myth” Impacts Maternal Mental Health
It's time to dismantle the myth of perfect motherhood and embrace the messy, imperfect reality.