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What Does Postpartum Depression Feel Like?
Doesn't postpartum depression feel like just being sad all the time? No! Parents experiencing postpartum depression often feel a wide range of emotions -- some of which may surprise you. Learn more about what postpartum depression feels like, and what you can do to feel better, too.
What's On Our Bookshelf? "The Vagina Bible: The vulva and the vagina - separating the myth from the medicine"
A book that helps us understand our bodies? Yes, please! This month, THG therapist and sex educator Ashley Arnett, CSW, shares her pick for what she wants you to read! Learn more about why she picked The Vagina Bible, by Dr. Jen Gunter.
Understanding Postpartum Mood Disorders in Fathers: 5 Crucial Facts
You might be surprised to learn that dads get postpartum depression, too! Learn more about what postpartum mood disorders look like in fathers, the risk factors, and how it affects the family. This article also provides tips about what to do if you or a loved one is showing signs of a postpartum depression, anxiety, PTSD, or more after the birth of a baby.
31 Affirmations For Moms
This Maternal Mental Health week we celebrate moms and the beauty of motherhood in all its forms. Here are 31 affirmations to boost well-being and remind moms everywhere that they are enough and appreciated just as they are!
What To Do When You Hate Being A Mom
If you’ve ever felt like you’ve made a big mistake by choosing to become a parent, this blog post is for you. THG therapist Yennhi Hoang, LCSW, shares her personal and professional wisdom about what to do if you are currently hating parenthood.
8 Things To Know About Postpartum Depression
When it comes to perinatal mood disorders, like postpartum depression, knowledge is power! Here are 8 things a licensed THG therapist wants you to know about postpartum depression, and how you can feel like yourself again.
Embracing the "Both/And" of Motherhood
Having a baby can feel like the best of times and the worst of times, all rolled into one. Learn how embracing the “both/and” of the postpartum period can help you understand and meet your needs with the right support.
Under the Umbrella of Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression impacts approximately 30% of women nationwide and as many as 64% of moms in Utah. However, the term “postpartum depression” is often used as an umbrella term to refer to a number of postpartum mood disorders. Let’s talk about the symptoms associated with different postpartum mood disorders, and how parents suffering from a perinatal mood disorder can get help and healing.
Is It "Baby Blues"? Or Is It Postpartum Depression?
The birth of a baby is an exciting time, but it can also bring unexpected emotions and challenges. If you’re struggling with negative feelings during the postpartum period you maybe wondering if it’s the “baby blues”… or postpartum depression or anxiety. THG therapist Jessica Thompson helps you understand the difference and how to find help and hope.