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Every woman's experience with motherhood is unique. Some Moms are blissful and others are filled with fear, sadness, and feel completely overwhelmed. PPD is a devastating, long lasting sadness where you feel unmotivated, confused and want to hide away.

 

Here are some common symptoms:

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• You feel anxious, worried, irritable, or angry most of the time

• You withdraw from family and friends

• You feel sad and cry a lot for no reason

• You don't feel bonded to your baby, you may resent him/her

• You blame yourself and feel guilty

• You say "I can't do this" and feel you will never do it right.

• You believe you should be handling motherhood better and feel your baby deserves better

• You wonder "What's wrong with me? I should be happy!"

• Some women have the urge to hurt themselves or their babies

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Postpartum Depression and Anxiety is NOT:

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• It is NOT your fault.

• You don't have to suffer alone in silence.

• It is nothing to be ashamed of.  

• It is NOT a sign of weakness.

 

PPD is a temporary and treatable illness with professional help. Think of it like diabetes or a heart condition, you wouldn't avoid the doctor and refuse to get treatment for a medical condition.

 

Help is available and you can overcome this illness so you can enjoy motherhood.  It's important to be compassionate and patient with yourself during this time.  You have been through so much emotionally and physically.  Your body and brain need time to heal and process all it's been through. I can help you take the steps you need to recover.  I offer home visits and your baby is welcome in my office. Early detection and therapy is the key to being the Mom you want to be and your baby deserves you to be. Call, text (650) 670-0345 or email (aimhilliard@yahoo.com) me for support. Do it because your family deserves a happy, healthy Mama.

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