Postpartum Depression for Dads and for Caregivers
Watching a loved one experience Postpartum Depression can be challenging. Not only is it hard to figure out what to do to best support her, but on a personal level you may be feeling scared, overwhelmed, angry, or confused.
Our goal at the Center for Growth in Philadelphia is to help you develop the tools needed to best support mom and to support you as you spend your energy supporting her. For having worked with hundreds of families, we’ve identified key strategies, be it how to handle unhelpful friends after the arrival of baby, locating a support group, hiring a doula, key strategies for new mothers, to recognizing postpartum psychosis.
Below you will find all the tips written on this topic. For more specific browsing, see the "now browsing" section on the left side of the page.
handling unhelpful friends after the arrival of baby
After the birth of your new baby: tips for handling unhelpful friends and family.
Strategies for New Moms
How to survive the first few weeks after delivery.
Ways to Support Someone Suffering From Postpartum Depression
This tip is geared for fathers and Other Caregivers who are supporting a woman experiencing postpartum depression or the baby blues.
What is a Doula
What is a Doula, and how they can help you during childbirth and how they can support your family during the first week of your child's life.