If you struggle with perfectionism, it might feel really hard to accept that you won't always get it right. While it’s helpful to have some self-reflection about what we can do better, when our anxiety keeps us ruminating, it can feel overwhelming and debilitating.

Welcoming a new baby is often portrayed as a joyous time. But for many new parents, it can also bring overwhelming anxiety. The perinatal period is a crucial time for women’s mental health. Hormonal fluctuations, sleep deprivation, and lifestyle changes can trigger postpartum anxiety and depression. While these conditions often resolve naturally, many cases require professional intervention. Anxiety during pregnancy and after childbirth is common, but when it hinders self-care or baby care, it’s time to seek help. Untreated anxiety can impact bonding with the baby and even affect the infant’s behavior. As a friend or family member, you might want to support the new parent in your life but struggle to know where to start.

As a new mother, you’ve likely heard of postpartum depression, but postpartum anxiety often flies under the radar. Postpartum anxiety is a super common yet often overlooked condition that can affect new mothers alongside or independently of postpartum depression. If you find yourself constantly on edge, unable to relax, or plagued by intrusive thoughts about your baby’s safety, you may be experiencing postpartum anxiety.