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Amy Braun, LCPC, PMH-C Amy Braun, LCPC, PMH-C

50 Prayers for Postpartum Depression

With the arrival of your little one, you expected happiness and excitement, but instead, you're met with a whirlwind of emotions – sadness, anxiety, and an overwhelming sense of despair.

Believe me, I've walked that same path, and I want you to know that you're not alone in this journey.

Postpartum depression is more common than you might think, affecting up to 1 in 5 new moms.

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Amy Braun, LCPC, PMH-C Amy Braun, LCPC, PMH-C

Coping with Postpartum Fatigue

The early days of motherhood can be both joyful and exhausting, with postpartum fatigue often taking a toll on new mothers.

However, by implementing effective strategies, you can navigate through this phase and regain your energy and vitality.

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Amy Braun, LCPC, PMH-C Amy Braun, LCPC, PMH-C

6 Effective Strategies on How to Deal with Postpartum Depression

Welcoming a new life into the world is a momentous occasion. However, for some new mothers, the experience can be overshadowed by the cloud of postpartum depression (PPD). Postpartum depression affects numerous women, causing feelings of sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion that can be overwhelming.

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Amy Braun, LCPC, PMH-C Amy Braun, LCPC, PMH-C

6 Tips for Christian Postpartum Depression

Welcoming a new life into the world is a remarkable experience, but for some Christian moms, it can be accompanied by a challenging condition, postpartum depression (PPD).

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Amy Braun, LCPC, PMH-C Amy Braun, LCPC, PMH-C

15 Postpartum Depression Myths

While it’s normal for every new mother to feel some stress and irritability in the weeks after giving birth, it is estimated that 9 to 16 percent of moms, through no fault of their own, will experience postpartum depression (PPD).

What makes some women more susceptible to PPD than others? It is believed that a combination of things including hormones, genetics, predisposition, support (or lack of), and stress all create a perfect storm to experience PPD.

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