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Becoming a mother brings a lot of changes that many of us aren’t fully prepared for. Your body changes. Your hormones fluctuate. Your entire routine is disrupted. Even if all of these changes are welcomed and wanted, they nevertheless can bring some stress and trigger struggles with pregnancy and postpartum mental health.
There are a wide variety of risk factors that can contribute to depression. I experienced depression for the first time during pregnancy, and it completely took me by surprise. Here are some risk factors that may contribute to depression during pregnancy and postpartum mental health.
{Read the rest of the article on Collin County Moms where it was originally published.}
Resources for pregnant and postpartum moms
- Are you pregnant or newly postpartum? Getting a Pregnancy Planner and Postpartum Handbook might be a helpful resource to you in reducing the mental load of this life transition.
- Looking for car seat recommendations? Check out some of my tried-and-true favorites in my Amazon shop.
- 10 Mental Health Quotes That Help Break The Stigma of Depression and Anxiety
- What it Feels Like to be a Mom That Wants to Die
