You may have heard about postpartum depression from a friend or a friend of a friend. It may be a vague concept in your mind that you simplify to depression after childbirth. It is actually a severe form of clinical depression and Web MD says, "If you have it, you might feel sad, hopeless, and guilty because you may not feel like you want to bond with, or care for, your baby." … [Read more...] about Boredom Can Be A Sign Of Postpartum Depression
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Stackable Birthstone Rings That Celebrate The Miracle of Motherhood
Becoming a mother is truly an amazing experience. Taking part in the miracle of birth is something that changes you forever. You are no longer just you. You are a mom! Naturally a custom mother's ring is a wonderful way to celebrate the gift of life and that is why I am so happy to tell you about my sponsor, Miracle of Motherhood. The fine artisans at Miracle of Motherhood have … [Read more...] about Stackable Birthstone Rings That Celebrate The Miracle of Motherhood
Personal Safety Devices For Women And Children: Occly Blinc
Today's post is brought to you by Occly, a Chicago-based security company that specializes in wearable personal safety devices. While the Occly Blinc personal safety device is useful to just about everyone, as a mother, I find them especially attractive as personal safety devices for women and children. Personal Safety Devices For Women And Children Occly's mission is to … [Read more...] about Personal Safety Devices For Women And Children: Occly Blinc
Jaclyn Stapp Shares “Motherhood Is Not Short On Challenges”
Motherhood is a club that you really can't fully imagine until you are a part of it. Each of us thinks, "I'll never do that when I'm a mom", or "That will never happen to my child." But the truth is that you can't really know what to expect as a mother and you really can't judge others unless you are in their shoes. Motherhood is not always easy but it certainly is a … [Read more...] about Jaclyn Stapp Shares “Motherhood Is Not Short On Challenges”
Finding Balance And Part Time Jobs For Moms
It seems to me that one of the biggest lessons in life is the importance of balance. I think that most, if not all, mothers struggle with finding balance because with each bundle of joy comes major life changes. One of those changes is often deciding on the right work life balance for you. Today's post is brought to you by The Best of Both Worlds: How Mothers Can Find … [Read more...] about Finding Balance And Part Time Jobs For Moms
5 Ways to Balance Breastfeeding and Returning To Work
Xza Higgins is the mother of 2 kids- Atticus, age 4, and Luella, age 1. She nursed both children after returning to work full-time at MommyCon, so understands first-hand how challenging it can be to balance the demands of breastfeeding and returning to work. However Xza has discovered a number of tactics that have helped her successfully tackle the desire to nourish her babies … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Balance Breastfeeding and Returning To Work
A Mindful Parenting Book- The Present Mother Excerpt & Worksheets
Have you heard about mindful parenting? It is a movement centered around being more calm, present and peaceful with your children and yourself so that you can know how to best parent them. Well, there is a new mindful parenting book out called The Present Mother by Catherine Weiss and it is making a splash. In Amazon’s “Hot New Releases”, it was #2 in the Motherhood category … [Read more...] about A Mindful Parenting Book- The Present Mother Excerpt & Worksheets