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I’ll just come right out and say it. Women NEED other women,especially during pregnancy and the early days of parenting. We need them as friends, mentors, and to walk through life with us. But how do we find them? How do we create a community for ourselves? Read the blog for some ideas.

4th Trimester, New Parents, Newborn, Parenting, Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Doulas, Postpartum Recovery, Relationships, Self-careHeather ClementsSeptember 26, 2024postpartum support, postpartum, postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, postpartum depression, postpartum complications, emotional support, community, newborn

When Everything is Not Fine

Maternal Mental Health Week 2019 is here. It’s Ok to not be OK. You are not alone. Check out this blog post for support options in the Triangle.

Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Recovery, Pregnancy, Self-care, New ParentsHeather ClementsMay 1, 2019Maternal mental health, postpartum mood disorders

Have You Heard of the Magic Postpartum Pill?

Have you seen placenta encapsulators pushing the benefits of "magic" pills? Well, unfortunately the early postpartum period is not a fairy tale, so beware of anyone selling magic pills. We tell you why.

Placenta Encapsulation, Postpartum Depression, Postpartum DoulasKelly RutanNovember 16, 2017placenta encapsulation, placenta pills, postpartum placenta, postpartum depression, postpartumComment

Everything You DON'T Know About Postpartum Depression

We know you've heard of postpartum depression. But we also know you haven't heard the full story behind postpartum mood disorders. Today's blog tackles the topics that we just aren't talking about.

Postpartum DepressionKelly RutanFebruary 22, 2017postpartum depression, postpartum mood disorders, postpartum anxiety, postpartum rage, postpartum hormones, postpartum support, postpartum doulaComment

Postpartum Doulas: Your Postpartum Cheerleaders

Rah Rah Sis Boom Bah. We say, "Postpartum," and you say..."Depression." What?! No, we want you to say "Doula!" That's because postpartum doulas are every new parent's postpartum cheerleaders and we want you all to know more about us.

Postpartum DepressionKelly RutanJanuary 30, 2017postpartum, postpartum doula, newborn care, postpartum depression, breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, formula feeding, postpartum recoveryComment

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