Bringing your new baby home is exciting and joyful definitely full of snuggles.
But it has its harder moments too.
Feeding, diapering and caring for a helpless being who can’t speak yet is all-consuming and exhausting.
“Like I always say, no mom stands alone.
When the journey gets lonely, your sisterhood is always here.”
Community is so important to your physical and mental health.
While these are similar, they’re not the same.
Loneliness is a person’s internal experience of an unmet need for connection, and it can be personal.
(Some people enjoy alone time more than others, for example.)
Meanwhile, social isolation is a more objective measure of having few social interactions or relationships.
Social connection can also be gauged by the quality of your relationships.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, M.D.
There areresources and treatment optionsavailable to help you."
But there’s a middle ground.
Here are some ideas for getting out there.
TheNational Maternal Mental Health Hotlineis a free, 24/7 hotline with real-time, confidential support.
Call or text 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (1-833-943-5746) to speak to a professional counselor.
TheWhat to Expect Postpartum Depression groupis another great resource for moms seeking support.
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