09/21/2022
"After the first two weeks, most mothers will find that their mood is back to normal for the most part after having their little bundle of joy come into the world."
GUESS WHAT!
MOST MOTHERS are tired, sad, depressed, exhausted, angry, tears flowing, disconnected from baby, numb, unable to communicate what they are feeling.
MOST MOTHERS feel shame and guilt when they are not successful at breastfeeding.
MOST Moms do not get the support they need for their mental health after the baby arrives and can cause the family as a whole to suffer.
I remember recovering from my C-Section on a little blue bench when my baby was 8 days old for ONE month. I was in pain, scared of what was happening to my baby, what was happening at home with my 8 year old, and my hormones were raging with anger, sadness, and nothing made sense to me as WHY.
I tried calling over 30 facilities for help.
"I am sorry we are booked." I heard over and over.
"I am sorry, we don't accept your insurance." I heard over and over.
I couldn't find the support I needed as a new mom and that was really challenging. To be honest and transparent, I ran away from the hospital on a beautiful afternoon in June 2021, to find somewhere who would take me in and help me... I was experiencing my 8 day old Laney having Cat Scans, MRI's, a Spinal Tap, Echo, EEG... Cardiologists, Endocrinologists, Genetics Team and so many other things happening all while I was trying to be successful at breastfeeding in a hospital with the pressure of lactation consultants.
Well let me tell you.. I wanted to die.
I had everything I wanted, two gorgeous daughters the most AMAZING MAN supporting me and trying his hardest to get me the support we needed. But post partum mental health is a very serious issue that I do not think is talked about enough.
I felt like the receptionists on the other end listening to me ask, no beg for help treated me like another # calling in, worth nothing.
It's no wonder mental health is at an all time high in our country.
THE ONLY THING at the time that helped me was Zach dragging me out of the hospital and taking our walks together and talking to him about my fears.
Moving my scared body was the only saving grace.
Moving to change my physiology saved my life and I thank Zach for being that inspiration, support I needed so badly to move.
I am ready to HELP YOU!
It took time but I understand how hard it is, but please know it gets better and I AM HERE TO HELP!
I am starting a Mommy & Mini's Fitness Program that starts October 3rd at 10:30am. After you have the baby and you are cleared, get out of the house with the baby and move!
If you know any mom who needs to get out and be around other momma's please share this with them because you will save their lives!
Email me to sign up at [email protected]
(Pic is Laney at 10 days old at CHOP)
