Posts Tagged ‘birth trauma’
Expecting the Unexpected: Importance of Communication Throughout Pregnancy
The end of my pregnancy was supposed to be peaceful. My partner Josh and I had just moved into a new house Valentine’s weekend, my pregnancy was going great and I was not due for two weeks. “Plenty of time to nest!” I thought. So I went for a regular appointment with my CNM that…
Read MorePodcast: Unexpected Outcomes: When Baby Passes
There are no words to describe the feelings of loss a parent feels when they lose a child. Whether it’s a miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death, it can be emotionally and physically devastating for the parents and loved ones. In The Boob Group‘s Episode 76, Robin Kaplan, IBCLC and owner of San Diego Breastfeeding Center…
Read MorePlanning for Postpartum
Postpartum Depression (PPD), some describe it as drowning, sinking, dark. No mother ever expects to experience PPD. We do not want to think about that while we are all glowing, magical pregnancy unicorns. We go through weeks of birth plans, choosing the right doctor, touring the hospital, and if you are anything like me, even…
Read MoreThis is Hard. My Postpartum Journey.
This is hard. One little statement, so many applications. I have said it while exercising, while attempting to tie my shoes while pregnant, while being induced, while struggling to breastfeed, and most notably the day I knew I needed help with postpartum depression and anxiety. If you knew my story, you would know better than…
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