Postpartum Depression & New Parent Support Group

DUE TO COVID 19 THIS GROUP IS NOT RUNNING

The Postpartum Depression & New Parent Support Group in Philadelphia is for you if your baby is less than six months old and you find yourself sometimes:

• Feeling depressed or anxious.
• Wondering why motherhood is not as wonderful as you expected it to be.
• Not feeling like you are in love with your child.
• Feeling guilty
• Feeling emotionally flat.
• Sleep deprived and exhausted.
• Limiting the number of activities that you do with your child for fear of what might happen.
• Experiencing obsessive thinking and / or disturbing thoughts
• Feeling lonely and wanting to connect with other mothers.

The topics that will be covered include, but are not limited to:

• Getting the support you need
•  Managing unwanted help 
• The myths of motherhood versus the reality of motherhood
• Feeding (breast feeding vs formula) making the right choice for your family)
• The role of fathers and other primary caregivers
• Identifying & overcoming the negative thought patterns
• Skill building, taking care of yourself and your family
• Medications: to use or not to use