Have you experienced feelings of anger, perhaps even rage, or to some level not liking your partner very much during some stages of pregnancy/postpartum? Well, I’m here to tell you that most of us have experienced it and don’t talk about it because we may think it’s “crazy” or “mean” or that something is wrong with us.
Jey Chemla is the host of BelleMaternity, and also an expert in the postnatal movement. She loves to inquire about the stories of women, mothers, and couples around the world, dealing with subjects around pregnancy, the desire for a child, PMA, perinatal mourning, postpartum, trauma, and inspiring stories for modern women around the world.
First and foremost, I'd like to stress that I am no expert. I am not a doctor and or professional in the medical field. I am a French woman living in America who went through postpartum depletion, had to self-diagnose myself, eventually received a diagnosis from an actual doctor and here I am telling you about my journey. Take what can serve[...]
Dealing with postpartum depression? The baby blues is a very common reaction after childbirth, especially among new moms. It usually manifests itself in the form of mood swings, anxiety, crying spells, and difficulty sleeping. Most women have postpartum depression during the first two or three days after delivery, and it may last up to two weeks.[...]
I remember the day I found out I was pregnant, one of the first things that crossed my mind was "Oh my god! I'm going to have to give birth." Giving birth was honestly quite terrifying to think about but I always knew I wanted to become a mom...So I kinda had to deal with it! I remember on my way to buy my second pregnancy test, because I HAD to be su[...]
My due date was July 19, 2017 and he was estimated rather early than late! He had dropped considerably two weeks before and we were waiting impatiently...I started feeling cramps on and off throughout my third trimester. Every time we went to the doctor, we would scrutinize his face hoping that perhaps he would magically say, "tonight is the night!" I[...]
It was the most surreal feeling, bringing a baby home. Kyle and I and our doula Lacey left for the hospital on July 16th and we came back home with a little tiny human being. He was real. I could finally see his little face, toes and fingers. OUR HEARTS JUST EXPLODED INTO LITTLE PIECES. Oliver Kingsley 7/17/17 6lbs, 6oz 2:45pm I wrote a full[...]
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