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Posted on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 8:20 PM
"An impulse or thought or image takes over your mind and feels like it will consume you. You perform certain tasks repetitively to ease your mind. You fret and obsess about your baby, things that can harm him, horrible images or scenes fill your head. Scared and confused you try to understand where these thoughts came from?" Unfortunately, this is a common scene for a postpartum mom dealing with obsessive compulsive issues. |
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Posted on Monday, November 07, 2011 9:02 PM
If you've experienced any challenges postpartum it can be such a rewarding feeling when you realize your baby is three months old! Now, you will be moving from the blur of feedings, night wakings, and diaper changes to the wondering of what to do with this little constantly changing companion. Below I've listed some of the milestones you'll see at 3 months that might help you keep up! Big Developmental Milestone: Grasping Take advantage of this new skill by offering a lot of different textures and items to grasp. |
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Wendy Redding: Posted on Friday, July 22, 2011 9:18 PM
I've personally dealt with and known many mamas that have suffered and are suffering with postpartum mood disorders. Mood disorders range from mild postpartum depression and anxiety to extreme cases of postpartum psychosis requiring medical intervention. Common symptoms of PPMD include: • Depressed mood or mood swings with exaggerated highs and lows. • Crying and irritability. • Loss of interest in usually pleasurable activities. • Lack of interest in sex. • Difficulty with memory, concentrating, and making decisions. |
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Wendy Redding: Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 7:40 PM
Well, I've found that I spend a lot more time holding babies than writing about them. Apparently blogging doesn't seem a priority to me when compared to holding and caring for mommas and babies. But something about finishing up with a family this week prompted me to want to sit and write about it. For their privacy I'll only mention a little bit of our experience together. I've been with this family longer than a normal term. Usually two to six weeks is about the average time we spend together. |
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Wendy Redding: Posted on Saturday, August 14, 2010 11:25 PM
I always knew I loved babies. I love everything about them. The way they smell, the way they feel, the way they look at you and through you in the most intelligent yet unconcerned sort of way. What I didn't realize for a long time is just how much I love seeing babies with their mommas. Snuggled in tight, breastfeeding into the land of nod. There is an amazing peacefulness surrounding this scene. For many though, this postpartum time is very challenging. |
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