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Understanding Postpartum Anxiety vs. Postpartum Depression
After having a baby, emotions can shift in ways that catch you completely off guard. Some days feel light and full of love, while others bring tears that do not make sense. You might notice your heart racing, your thoughts running nonstop, or a heavy tiredness that never seems to lift. It can be confusing to know whether what you are feeling is anxiety, depression, or simply the exhaustion of early motherhood. The truth is that both postpartum anxiety and postpartum depressio
Melinda Pedersen, MS, LPC, NCC
Oct 23, 20252 min read
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When Motherhood Feels Heavy: How Mom Support Therapy Can Help
Motherhood is often described as beautiful, fulfilling, and full of love. Those moments are real. So are the ones that feel messy, lonely, and heavy. Many moms quietly carry the weight of expectations, exhaustion, and the endless push to hold everything together. There are mornings that begin before the sun rises, when the house is quiet and your mind is already running through a list of everything that needs to be done. There are nights when you finally sit down, but the wor
Melinda Pedersen, MS, LPC, NCC
Oct 19, 20252 min read
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