Focusing on your Mental Health Postpartum

This week the world celebrated World Mental Health Day! It serves as a reminder to take some time for yourself while also destigmatizing mental health challenges.

Having a child can trigger many powerful emotions. The expectation is that all of the emotions will be positive, like excitement and joy; however, feelings of fear and anxiety can also be thrown into the mix. It can also result in something you might not expect at all — depression. Here are some forms of depression that moms may experience after childbirth.