I'm a lot better now, but when I was a first time mom, my anxiety level was THROUGH THE ROOF! What to do? Am I doing the right thing? Will I be a good mom? All of these questions are justified...new baby, hormone fluctuations, life changes and more! As new moms, we have every right to feel any and every emotion we so please. But, if it makes you feel any better, here are a few … [Read more...]
It’s Time to Speak Up: Postpartum Depression in African American Women
Last week, we watched a story unfold about a woman who was shot dead at after a bizarre car chase in Washington, D.C. Details were very fuzzy as the news initially reported who 34-year-old Miriam Carey was and what could have been her motive for driving erratically with her child in the car. Various stations speculated there may have been mental health issues surrounding her … [Read more...]
Baby Blues & Postpartum Depression: It’s Ok to Admit You Need Help (Part 2)
It is estimated that 1 in 5 women in the U.S. experience postpartum depression. In part one of our interview, we spoke with Quiana Wade, a PPD survivor who cares so much about the well-being of other moms that she wanted to share her story. In this interview, we caught up with Dr. Johannson for a deeper understanding about PPD. Is there an under diagnosis of PPD? The hard … [Read more...]
Baby Blues & Postpartum Depression: It’s Ok to Admit You Need Help (Part 1)
When I heard people talking about postpartum depression (PPD) and the baby blues, it was just something I brushed off because I felt like it was something that other women went through. I always looked forward to being a mother, had a loving and supportive husband, and had it all planned out. But by the time our third child was born, I started to realize that no one was exempt … [Read more...]