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Postpartum Wellness

When You Don't Feel Bonded to Your Baby: The Truth About Maternal Attachment

⏱️8 min read

Everyone told you the moment you held your baby, you'd feel overwhelming love. Instead, you felt... nothing. Or fear. Or exhaustion. If bonding didn't happen instantly, there's a reason—and it doesn't mean you're broken.

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Returning to Work After Baby: Managing the Anxiety and Guilt

⏱️8 min read

You've chosen your first-day-back outfit three times. You've worried about pumping schedules, missed milestones, and whether daycare will call. The anxiety around returning to work is real—and treatable.

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Breastfeeding Grief: When Weaning Is Emotionally Harder Than You Expected

⏱️10 min read

You thought you'd feel relief. Instead, you're grieving something you can't quite name. Here's why weaning triggers such complex emotions—even when you're ready to stop.

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How Long Does Postpartum Depression Last? The Timeline No One Gives You

⏱️10 min read

You've been struggling for weeks—or months—and the question haunts you: When does this end? Here's what research actually tells us about PPD duration and recovery.

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Pregnancy After Postpartum Depression: Preparing for Baby #2 (or #3)

⏱️14 min read

Had postpartum depression with your first baby? Learn evidence-based strategies for preventing recurrence, when to seek proactive support, and how to prepare mentally for your next pregnancy.

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Weaning and Depression: The Mood Shift No One Warns You About

⏱️12 min read

Feeling depressed, anxious, or emotionally raw after stopping breastfeeding? Weaning can trigger significant mood changes. Learn why it happens and what to do about it.

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