How Postpartum Anxiety Manifests and What You Can Do About It

When we think about postpartum mental health, postpartum depression often takes center stage. But there's another condition affecting many new mothers that deserves just as much attention: postpartum anxiety. It’s real, it’s common, and if left unaddressed, it can be incredibly overwhelming.

In this post, we’ll break down how postpartum anxiety manifests, why it happens, and what you can do to manage it, because you're not alone, and support is out there.

EMDR, CBT, and More: Therapy Options for Postpartum Trauma

Bringing a baby into the world is often described as magical — but for many parents, the experience can also be deeply overwhelming, frightening, or even traumatic. Postpartum trauma doesn’t always look like what you’d expect. It might stem from a difficult birth, an unexpected medical complication, NICU stays, loss, or simply from the emotional and physical toll of new parenthood.

If you’re struggling after birth, you're not alone — and more importantly, help is available. Therapy can be a powerful tool for healing, and today, we'll explore some of the most effective options for treating postpartum trauma, including EMDR, CBT, and other evidence-based approaches.

Finding Joy Without Guilt: Smiling Again After Loss

Grief is not linear. It doesn’t follow a schedule, and it certainly doesn’t ask for permission. One moment, it’s all-consuming—taking up every inch of space in your body, your thoughts, your breath. And then, without warning, there’s a flicker of something else.

Back-to-School Anxiety: When Parents Feel It Too

Every September, kids all over head back to school with new backpacks, sharpened pencils, and a mix of excitement and nerves. But what often goes unspoken is that the anxiety of this transition isn’t only felt by children; sometimes it’s carried by parents, too.

Whether it’s kindergarten drop-off, starting middle school, or entering a brand-new high school, many parents quietly wrestle with their own version of back-to-school jitters.

When Joy Feels Out of Reach: Understanding Postpartum Mood Disorders

Bringing a new life into the world is often portrayed as one of the most joyful times in a person's life. Baby showers, heartfelt congratulations, and social media posts filled with smiling newborns paint a picture of bliss and bonding. But for many new parents, especially mothers, this season of life doesn’t feel like the fairytale it’s expected to be. Instead, it can feel isolating, overwhelming, and dark. When joy feels out of reach after childbirth, postpartum mood disorders may be the reason—and it’s time we talk about them more openly.

How Partners Can Support Mothers During the Postpartum Period

The postpartum period—those first few weeks and months after childbirth—is a time of tremendous change, healing, and adjustment for new mothers. While the baby often becomes the center of attention, it’s essential not to overlook the needs of the mother. This is where a supportive partner can make all the difference.

Sleep, Hormones, and Emotions: How They’re All Connected

If you’ve ever felt irritable after a poor night’s sleep or found yourself crying at a commercial during a sleepless week, you already know—sleep and emotions are closely intertwined. But what’s really going on beneath the surface? The answer lies in hormones. These tiny chemical messengers play a major role in regulating both our sleep patterns and our emotional responses. Understanding the triangle of sleep, hormones, and emotions can help you take better control of your health, mood, and overall well-being.

Managing Guilt and Expectations in Early Motherhood

Guilt thrives in silence and comparison. But when you start to question the expectations, speak openly about the struggles, and practice self-compassion, the guilt begins to loosen its grip.

Early motherhood is hard. It’s also beautiful, strange, sacred, messy, and full of contradictions. Let yourself feel all of it. You’re not failing—you’re just human. And that’s more than enough.