What is Perinatal Depression: Understanding Depression in Pregnancy
Cheryl Reeley Cheryl Reeley

What is Perinatal Depression: Understanding Depression in Pregnancy

The world around us hides the ugliness that can appear in the “happy” seasons of life. When pregnancy is talked about, it typically revolves around a theme of excitement, anticipation, and happiness. But there is more to pregnancy than a growing human; some moms-to-be even experience perinatal depression (also known as prenatal depression).

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How to Treat Postpartum Depression: You Are Not Alone
Cheryl Reeley Cheryl Reeley

How to Treat Postpartum Depression: You Are Not Alone

Too often, moms find themselves suffering with postpartum depression. Usually through fear, they end up suffering alone and in silence hoping for it to go away or just get through it. Research actually shows that if left untreated, mothers can experience postpartum depression for months or years depending on the severity. Needless to say, finding out how to treat postpartum depression is the best course of action.

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When Should You Get Help for Postpartum Depression?
Cheryl Reeley Cheryl Reeley

When Should You Get Help for Postpartum Depression?

It happens to many moms; one moment you’re pregnant and the next moment, you are postpartum. There is no trial run in between. It is overwhelming right away to say the least. This can make it difficult to recognize signs that something isn’t quite right and you need to get help with postpartum depression.

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Postpartum Depression vs Baby Blues: How to Spot the Difference
Cheryl Reeley Cheryl Reeley

Postpartum Depression vs Baby Blues: How to Spot the Difference

Postpartum depression (also known as PPD) is actually a common experience many new moms go through. The research shows that as many as 30% of new moms are diagnosed with PPD. The tricky part about this statistic is that many moms don’t report to their doctors about experiencing postpartum depression, which leads us to conclude about half of mothers with PPD aren’t being diagnosed.

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Mindfulness for Moms - Part 2
Cheryl Reeley Cheryl Reeley

Mindfulness for Moms - Part 2

Mindfulness for Moms - Part 2. In this series, we will discover the benefits of practicing mindfulness in our everyday lives.

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Mindfulness for Moms
Cheryl Reeley Cheryl Reeley

Mindfulness for Moms

Mindfulness for Moms - Part 1. In this series we will discover the benefits of practicing mindfulness in our every day lives.

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