More Than the "Baby Blues": Shattering the Myth of the Perfect Postpartum Experience
Society sells us a beautiful lie about new parenthood. The Instagram photos show serene, glowing mothers cuddling sleeping newborns in perfectly decorated nurseries.
The reality for many new parents in Arizona is vastly different. It's sleep deprivation that feels like torture. It's crying in the shower because you feel overwhelmed and inadequate. It's terrifying intrusive thoughts you are scared to admit out loud. It's grieving the loss of your old life and identity.
If this is your reality, please hear this: You are not broken, you are not a bad parent, and you are not alone. Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) are the most common complication of childbirth.
