
Motherhood and Depression Segment on Balance of Power
A Colorado mom who struggled with postpartum depression and anxiety is joined by a public health professional to offer pieces of hope and advice to parents who are struggling.
It’s the summer of 2020 and I’m pregnant with my second child. I’ve been spending my days hunkered down at home with my oldest since the COVID-19 pandemic began. My oldest baby is 4 years old and he’s energetic, lively, and curious. To look upon his face is to be enamored with his toffee brown skin, curly dark hair, and the most inquisitive dark brown eyes…
Visit Site“I really struggled after [giving birth], and I really tried to keep it in for the first two months. I tried to write it off as ‘This is hormones, I will get over it.’ …I felt like this right before I got help.”