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The Postpartum Den’s compilation of articles written by our team based on popular topics related to perinatal mental health. 

postpartum self-care

Postpartum Self-Care Strategies

This Self-Care Awareness Month, remember that postpartum self-care doesn’t mean choosing yourself instead of your baby.
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postpartum anxiety and hypervigilance

When Normal Vigilance Becomes Postpartum Anxiety

The line between healthy vigilance and postpartum anxiety can become blurry, especially because so many new parents believe that worrying comes with the territory.
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grief after having a baby

The Grief Nobody Warns You About After Having a Baby

If you expected bringing a child into the world would be the happiest time of your life, you might feel betrayed when things don’t go ...
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new moms feel overstimulated

Why New Moms Feel So Overstimulated All the Time

Some forms of exhaustion go beyond simple fatigue. Many new mothers describe being constantly on edge and unable to settle down. Even when you put ...
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isolation of new motherhood

The Invisible Isolation of New Motherhood

The early postpartum period is a time of constant connection. You are rarely alone because your baby needs you around the clock. Family members, friends, ...
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mother-baby bond

How Protecting the Mother-Baby Bond Supports Maternal Mental Health

When you experience postpartum depression, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or other types of emotional overwhelm after giving birth, it’s only natural to worry that these conditions ...
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