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Posted • Postpartum scenarios we’ve normalized that aren’t normal:

🫠Parenting without support.

📃Returning to work before we’re ready.

🎾Bounce Back culture.

🫶🏽The idea that motherhood should be all fulfilling.

💃🏼That you’ll be ready to resume all activities at 6 weeks.

❌That if you need help, you are doing something wrong.

🩺 Downplaying the challenges of postpartum recovery.

😔 Feeling guilty for taking time for yourself.

🤔 Judging yourself for not being the “perfect” mother.

👭 Comparing your journey to others and feeling inadequate.

👉🏼What would you add?

(✍🏼: 4th.trimester.wellness)

Navigating postpartum can be a rollercoaster ride, filled with highs, lows, and unexpected twists and turns. And it’s crucial to recognize that many of the expectations society places on new mothers simply don’t align with reality.

These societal norms often fail to acknowledge the physical, emotional, and psychological toll of childbirth and early motherhood, and research has shown that these expectations can contribute to increased stress, anxiety, and feelings of inadequacy among new mothers.

So, if you find yourself struggling to meet these societal standards, know that you’re not alone. 💖 Your worth as a mother isn’t defined by how quickly you “bounce back” or how seamlessly you juggle motherhood and other responsibilities. I promise that you doing better than you think!

💕💕Share this reminder with someone who may be feeling overwhelmed or pressured by societal expectations of motherhood and let them know that they are not alone 🫶

Posted • What is something you wish you knew going into the postpartum period? The postpartum period is full of blindsided emotions and situations. Is there a piece of information that would have helped ease this transition for you? 💙 💙 Leave a blue heart to show your commitment to today’s call to action. 💙 💙

Learn more about MMH disorders, including the prevalence of these disorders:
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Need Help?
🔵 In an emergency or crisis situation, call or text 988.
🔵 In a non-emergency situation, call or text the HelpLine at 800-944-4773. You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.
🔵 Call or text the National Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)

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Posted • The never-ending and lies we tell ourselves may lead us to believe we aren’t a “good mom.” Tag a mama who could use some extra love today and a reminder that they ARE A GOOD MOM. 💙 💙 Leave a blue heart to show your commitment to today’s call to action. 💙 💙

Learn more about MMH disorders, including the prevalence of these disorders:
https://bit.ly/3Vz5dCd
link in bio

Need Help?
🔵 In an emergency or crisis situation, call or text 988.
🔵 In a non-emergency situation, call or text the HelpLine at 800-944-4773. You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.
🔵 Call or text the National Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)

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Posted • Today, we challenge you to take a moment to show yourself some love. You are always working to please others: your partner, boss, children, family, friends, and I’m sure the list goes on. Find a moment to hit pause, place your hand on your heart, and know you ARE enough. You ARE a good mom. You ARE worthy of all things.💙 💙 Leave a blue heart to show your commitment to today’s call to action. 💙 💙

Learn more about MMH disorders, including the prevalence of these disorders:
https://bit.ly/3Vz5dCd
link in bio

Need Help?
🔵 In an emergency or crisis situation, call or text 988.
🔵 In a non-emergency situation, call or text the HelpLine at 800-944-4773. You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.
🔵 Call or text the National Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)

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Posted • Anxiety is treatable during pregnancy and postpartum. Symptoms often include restlessness, racing heartbeat, inability to sleep, extreme worry about the “what ifs” - like what if my baby experiences SIDS, what if my baby falls, what if my baby has autism, etc.; extreme worry about not being a good parent/being able to provide for her family.

Learn more about MMH disorders, including the prevalence of these disorders: https://bit.ly/2XIWs7L

Need Help?
🔵 In an emergency or crisis situation, call or text 988.
🔵 In a non-emergency situation, call or text the HelpLine at 800-944-4773. You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.
🔵 Call or text the National Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)

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🌸 Honoring Bereaved Mothers 🌸

Today, we pause to recognize and honor the strength, resilience, and love of all the bereaved mothers out there. On this special day, we hold space for those who have experienced the unimaginable loss of a child, recognizing that their journey is one of profound courage and heartbreak. 💔

Bereaved Mothers Day is a time to acknowledge the unique and complex grief that accompanies the loss of a child. It’s a day to show compassion and support for those who carry the weight of their child’s absence every day, yet continue to find ways to navigate their grief and keep their child’s memory alive. 🕊️

To all the bereaved mothers, we see you, we hear you, and we stand with you. Your strength in the face of devastating loss is an inspiration to us all. Today, we join hands as a community to offer love, comfort, and understanding.

If you know a bereaved mother, reach out to her today and let her know that she is not alone. Offer a listening ear, a shoulder to cry on, or simply a heartfelt message of love and remembrance. Sometimes, the smallest gestures can make the biggest difference in someone’s healing journey.

Let us also take this day as an opportunity to raise awareness about the needs of bereaved mothers and advocate for better support systems and resources. Together, we can help break the silence surrounding pregnancy and infant loss, and ensure that every bereaved mother feels seen, validated, and supported on her path to healing.

On this Bereaved Mothers Day, let us come together to honor the precious lives that were taken too soon, and to celebrate the unwavering love that continues to shine through the hearts of bereaved mothers everywhere. 🌟

Posted • Today, we kick off ! Join us for a Week of Action. Today, we are highlighting the importance and power of storytelling. One story, one post, and one share can make an astronomical difference in someone’s recovery journey. Let others know they are not alone and maternal mental health disorders are treatable.
💙 💙 Leave a blue heart to show your commitment to today’s call to action. 💙

Need Help?
🔵 In an emergency or crisis situation, call or text 988.
🔵 In a non-emergency situation, call or text the HelpLine at 800-944-4773. You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.
🔵 Call or text the National Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)

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