“It’s the happiest time in your life!” “Enjoy every moment!” “It goes by so fast!” These are common heartfelt words shared with new moms. But what happens when it’s not the happiest time, when it’s impossible to enjoy just about any moment, and when time not only doesn’t fly by but seems to stand still? For approximately 20% of moms who face postpartum depression (PPD) (closer to 40% among women of color and/or those suffering from other physical or mental health conditions), these societal expectations of joy and the directive to “savor this special experience” may make an already dark time feel even more desolate.
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