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Empowering Mothers, Nurturing Babies
The Resources
Bloom & Grow
Trusted Resources
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LactMed - Medications and Lactation
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Postpartum Support International - Emotional Support
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Neuroprotective Developmental Care - Dr. Pamela Douglas
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Guide To Breastfeeding - Incredible Resource generously created by a leader in lactation medicine. Dr. Katrina Mitchell
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First Droplet - Dr. Jane Morton with decades of experience in the lactation world.
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Maternal Emotional Support
PMADs (Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders) affect ONE in FIVE mothers. It can begin in pregnancy, after birth, or anytime within the first year.
But, there is treatment. And we must break the silence together as a community. PMADs can strike without warning, and it brings guilt, misery and helplessness at a time that you would be considered joyful. This is not uncommon. You are not to blame. Parenthood is a transitional period in life filled with vast changes in your body, hormones, responsibility and self identity.
If you, or someone you know has feelings related to the peripartum period that include any of the following, please consider seeking help:
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Sleep disturbance and changes in appetite
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Feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, guilt and despair
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Feeling inadequate as a mother
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Anxious or irritable feelings
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Feeling emotionally disconnected from your baby
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Lack of interest in family and friends
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Obsessive or intrusive thoughts regarding baby's safety
At Bloom and Grow Lactation we can discuss your difficult thoughts and feelings and consider best next steps together. Dr. Campbell has specialized training through Postpartum Support International , and she can triage and begin treatment if indicated.
With help, you will be well.
Here is a link to a beautiful podcast of stories from mothers that may resonate with you if you wish to explore:
Birth of a Mother Podcast.