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Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: Real Moms, Real Stories

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Postpartum depression and anxiety: Why doesn’t anyone talk about this? Well I’m talking about it now. Where to start… Loading up my toddler and all our stuff to leave the house triggered that anxious feeling. “I can’t fucking breathe!” I exclaimed, leaning against the car. It’s still morning. It’s too early …

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Reflections on the Arrival of Our Second Baby

‘Twas the night before the new baby And all through the house  Not a creature was stirring Not even a mouse The hospital bags were hung by the garage door with care Knowing a new baby  Soon would be there Our daughter was nestled All snug in her bed While …

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The Seasons of Motherhood

Lately I’ve been feeling more acutely the seasons of motherhood.  It’s incredibly cliché to say, “Oh enjoy this season, it goes so fast.” In fact, when other people (usually elderly women) said that to me when I had newborns, I shifted between feelings of, ‘yes, it’s amazing,’ to feelings of, …

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WIC and the Nevada Breastfeeding Coalition’s Here-There-Everywhere, A Breastfeeding Awareness Campaign Supporting Nevada Moms

We all know mama’s need help with, well, everything from dinner and laundry to dishes and homework and so much in between. That’s why I thought the Reno Moms would be interested in a new program from the Nevada Women, Infants and Children that has been launched here in Reno …

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To the man whose wife just pushed out his child from a ten centimeter hole in her body….(or underwent a massive surgical procedure!)

Having just delivered my second baby, I’ve been privy to many “mama talks and baby walks” with other moms, veteran or new. Stuff is shared. So men listen up, this is a compilation of dos and don’ts I’ve gathered from these conversations, that hopefully will help you along this hormone …

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