Are there mothers who hate their kids? I'm 2 weeks Postpartum.. I I didn't build that special connection with my baby yet...

What we give our time to can give us back positive gain or take from us. As moms we tend to give from our hearts with no desired return. We donate time, create tasks, and help others. Often this leaves us depleted. I know I struggle with this. Sometimes I even struggle to just sit and be still while my kids play. I feel so guilty. As if I “should” be doing something else. But what if we gave ourselves permission to put our energy ⚡️into things that help us grow 🌱and thrive. Such as reading, walking, learning, being creative, and flourishing self-growth whatever that looks like for you. What’s an area in your life you’d like to spend more time doing in 2023? I’ll go first nourishing my mind 📚by dedicating more time to reading & journaling.

I'm a new mama.. I need any positive advice from you.. I truly need it

What are the factors that contribute to postnatal depression? And how to prevent falling in it after delivery?

FRIENDLY REMINDER: THERE IS NO FACE OF DEPRESSION. ⠀ From the outside looking in, it's hard to understand. From the inside looking out, it's hard to explain. Just know that you’re not alone. I AM 1 IN 5.... Sometimes a big smile can hide a silent struggle. 1 in 5 adults are living with a mental illness, and I am one of them. Living with any type of mental health condition and/or addiction can be lonely and isolating. And those feelings, compounded with the symptoms of the disorders themselves, can lead to overwhelming levels of dispair. Suicide and overdose are on the rise. This goes for anonymous to famous. Every single person struggles, regardless of their status, fame or success. ⠀ Reach out to a trusted friend, family member, or mental health professional for support when you need it. Asking for help desn't mean you're weak - it means you're brave AF!

Most new moms experience postpartum "baby blues" after childbirth, which commonly include mood swings, crying spells, anxiety and difficulty sleeping. Baby blues typically begin within the first two to three days after delivery, and may last for up to two weeks. But some new moms experience a more severe, long-lasting form of depression known as postpartum depression. Rarely, an extreme mood disorder called postpartum psychosis also may develop after childbirth.

Motherhood isn’t a time of glitz & glamour so subtle signs of maternal depression may be overlooked. While it’s normal to be too tired to pick up grandmas call or put on anything other than yoga pants and a loose tee… prolonged disinterest in appearance and excessive avoidance of family and friends may be a sign of something greater going on. Caretaking is never easy and mamas be nice to yourselves out there! If you feel you may have maternal depression contact your OBGYN and or seek a referral for a safe person and mental health professional to talk to.

Your loved one should stay with you and support you to overcome this time, you'll feel much better when you feel that someone cares about you and is here for you to help Always ask for help, don't think that you can do all things alone