Postpartum

The postpartum period is often described as joyful, but it can also bring waves of exhaustion, confusion, anxiety, irritability, sadness, and intense emotional swings. These feelings are not a sign that you’re doing something wrong — they’re a natural response to a major physical, hormonal, and life transition. When the overwhelm hits, it helps to […]

Caring for a newborn is demanding, unpredictable, and all-consuming — but your well-being matters just as much as your baby’s. Postpartum self-care isn’t about luxury or perfection. It’s about tending to your basic needs, protecting your emotional health, and making space for small moments of rest, nourishment, and connection. This daily checklist offers gentle reminders

Asking for help during the postpartum period can feel difficult — even when you need it most. You might fear being judged, feel like you’re supposed to “handle it,” or struggle to even know what to ask for. But needing help doesn’t mean you’re failing — it means you’re human. And in the tender, exhausting,

Postpartum depression (PPD) can leave new mothers feeling overwhelmed, numb, tearful, exhausted, and deeply disconnected — even from the people and things they love most. As a partner, you may feel helpless, unsure of what to say, or afraid of doing the wrong thing. But your presence, patience, and support can make a powerful difference.

Postpartum mental health challenges are common, but they’re often hard to talk about — even with the person closest to you. You may feel overwhelmed, ashamed, guilty, or afraid of being misunderstood. But opening up to your partner is an essential step toward support, healing, and feeling less alone in this new chapter. Here’s how

The postpartum period is often painted in glowing terms — a time of bonding, joy, and natural maternal instinct. But for many new mothers, the reality is far more complex: exhaustion, uncertainty, physical recovery, emotional swings, and identity shifts. When these normal experiences collide with idealized images of what postpartum “should” look like, unrealistic expectations