I have a bone to pick with my favorite magazine, Mothering, and with mothering in general. In their September-October 2010 issue, Mothering published an interesting article titled “Breastfeeding Beats the Blues”. It’s an excellent read with an insightful understanding of why breastfeeding is so critical, especially to those suffering from postpartum baby blues or depression. [...]
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My Beef with Mothering
December 1, 2010Rebuilding our lives with nutrients
November 3, 2010In lure of my quest to understand fully about my struggle with postpartum depression, I have been reading nearly everything I can get my hands onto. There is lot of information out there. Most of which is repetitive and not so helpful if you are trying to take a more naturalistic approach with treatment. While [...]
Keeping Mom – Part II (Finding Healing from PPD)
September 10, 2010Sometime ago I wrote a bit about my struggle and experience with Postpartum Depression (PPD). In this post, I will be sharing how I was able to find healing and move on. Seeking out Joy In a few weeks, my little girl will be eating her first birthday cake! It’s so hard to imagine that [...]
Keeping Mom – Part I
July 16, 2010Depression during and after pregnancy is more common than people realize. It is estimated that 15% of women experience significant depression following childbirth. Symptoms can start anytime during pregnancy or the first year postpartum, and should be taken seriously. For more information refer to the Postpartum Support International website. Here is my story. It’s early [...]