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Comment by Mommy Meditations on August 11, 2010 at 12:02pm

New Motherhood: Unexpected Transitions

There are over 4 million new mothers in the United States every year -- nearly 12,000 new mothers per day. These new mothers are undoubtedly prepared for the upcoming joys of motherhood, but few are prepared for the intense periods of distressing feelings that can suddenly appear up to a year after birth.

New mothers are expected to experience overwhelming love, joy, and happiness when their baby arrives, and generally this is the case. However, childbirth puts an enormous amount of stress on new mothers, and roughly 80 percent of new moms also experience negative feelings including:

* Depression
* Agitation
* Anger
* Emptiness
* Insomnia, and
* Anxiety

Postpartum Depression - Physical & Emotional Anguish

After birth, a woman's hormone levels drop suddenly and dramatically and this period is often accompanied by what seem to be unexplainable bouts of intense anxiety, depression, obsessive thoughts, and panic. Then there is the fatigue associated with sleepless nights taking care of baby, and common experiences of pain. Surprisingly, there are few options of support when women face the sudden, often overwhelming, onset of physical and mental anguish. The focus of family, friends, and especially the new moms themselves, is entirely on the baby, ultimately leaving the mother unsupported as she suffers distressing emotional symptoms. Plus, while therapy and medication have proven helpful to new mothers, most women do not seek out professional assistance for what is often downplayed as the "baby blues".

But there is hope. Mommy Meditations is unique in that it is designed to finally bring attention back to the mother's well-being, empowering her with the tools to help overcome her unique challenges. This innovative system teaches techniques to make positive changes that can help a mother ease her mental and physical distress and allow her to be a healthier, happier and more effective mommy.

Meditation for Mothers: The Powers of Relaxation

Studies have shown that meditation is a powerful tool for reducing stress and boosting mood, as well as easing chronic pain and improving the immune system. Through Mommy Meditation's targeted meditation system, women will have a better chance of maintaining their emotional balance and fully appreciating the joys of motherhood.

Earlier Recognition of Postpartum Depression

It's also important to note that 1 in 8 women suffer clinical mood disorders following birth, like postpartum depression, and often don't recognize their symptoms. This meditation system can help new mothers tune into their bodies and minds, beginning the postpartum coping and recovery processes. This may lead to earlier recognition of their bodies' warning signs, giving them the chance to get further help. Plus, Mommy Meditations can easily be coupled with therapy, medication, or any other treatment helpful to new moms.

Using this system will be a rare chance in a new mother's busy day to decompress, devote some attention to herself, and reconnect with her mind and body.

Comment by About Wee on April 6, 2010 at 9:52pm

Hi guys - just thought I'd introduce myself cos I just joined yesterday.
I am a recovering mad sad mummy. My daughter has just turned 18 mths old & am am utterly & devotedly in love with her.
I was diagnosed with PPD when she was about 6 weeks old. She was born at 36 weeks, I was unprepared (who ever is when it's your first), a little in shock, separated from in hospital & went home without her, had no confidence as a mother but hated the midwives looking after her all the time, I was sleep deprived, our daughter was horribly unsettled, I was confused by any advice I was given, was overwhelmed at the thought of anything, I wasn't sleeping, wasn't eating & thought I'd ruined my life. When my daughter was 8 weeks old, we were admitted to a parent infant unit in a psych clinic (a.k.a the nut house) & were there for just under 3 weeks. It saved my life - together with my doctor, meds & a supportive husband & close family & friends.
Our daughter is developmentally delayed. She only started commando crawling last week but has spent the last few months rolling everywhere - which has been very cute, but frustrating for her. This used to niggle at me too as I felt as though people were judging her for being slow & me for not encouraging her enough. I'm so over that. She's delicious & her being immobile has had it's advantages. And now she's so awesome at puzzles cos she's sat in front of them for months!
I'm doing really well with the depression side of things. Anxiety keeps rearing it's ugly head, most recently with integrating our daughter at day care & her not really down with the notion of being left there. Again, therapy is getting me thru.
Oh, DH & I are talking baby #2. Just need to sort out day care first (yes, there will be other things propping up while I'm pregnant, but I'd prefer to have this sorted first).
So, hi & thanks for this group.

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Comment by Amy Domestico on June 17, 2009 at 11:27am

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Comment by kmgaustin on March 25, 2009 at 8:26pm

I am so glad I came back to Twitter moms. When I had my baby Twitter wasn't main stream yet but it is now and I have been on that for the past 6 months but now I need a group for PPD cause I am in the swing of it now. I have bi-polar as well and that doesn't help but I have no one who knows what I am going through except for you guys and I am desperate to talk to others who are like me not feel so alone. Thank god I found you all

Comment by Julie maloney on March 19, 2009 at 10:01am

You're absolutely right. I'm thinking my PPD is merging into something more permanent, and I'm just glad I have this group to vent!

Comment by Katherine Stone on February 24, 2009 at 9:56am

Hi ladies! I'm glad this group was started because it is important to have people who know what you're going through to talk to. Just be careful to remember that every illness is different, and may require different types of treatment and may take different amounts of time to recover from. So be careful about comparisons and feeling bad if your situation doesn't seem as "easy" to get through as someone else's.
Katherine Postpartum Progress

Comment by Denise on February 13, 2009 at 9:54am

Hi, my name is Denise and I am new to this group, I not only struggle with PPD, but also Post traumatic stress disorder because of the issues with my pregnancy.

Comment by Julie maloney on January 19, 2009 at 10:56am

I'm headed to the dr tomorrow. I'm crying over everything and now sleeping anymore. Think it's time to ask for help...

Comment by Julie maloney on January 5, 2009 at 8:03am

I was on 'vacation' visiting family for 3 weeks and totally screwed up my meds. If I'm not in tears wanting to fling myself down the stairs, I'm angry. Thank goodness for a supportive family...

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