Supporting Moms Through Postpartum Depression


I remember when I first realized that something was not right after a few months of giving birth. Like many, I turned to google to try to find answers about what I was experiencing. I watched as it loaded search results for postpartum depression. It was hard knowing that I was experiencing this as a first-time mother. I thought things were supposed to be perfect. You bring your bundle of joy home and enjoy motherhood. This was not the case for me.

I told someone what I was experiencing, and they brushed it off. I remember saying, “No, I believe this is real.” They still did not believe me. I had to pray every day to overcome what I was experiencing. There were no support groups or safe communities that I could share my experiences with that would understand.

I went through PPD alone and do not wish it on anyone.

If you know someone that has voiced experiencing symptoms of PPD:

  1. LISTEN without judgement. It is important to let them know that you hear them and will be there to support them.
  2. Encourage them to seek professional help. It can be difficult for to reach out for help while struggling with PPD.
  3. Offer to help them with their needs such as cooking meals, cleaning their home or offering to hire a cleaning service, give them a break by taking care of the baby.
  4. Educate yourself on PPD so you can better understand what they are experiencing.
  5. Be patient. PPD can take some time to recover from, but it can be done with support and resources as mentioned above.

At Callie’s Avenue we aim to build a safe community for moms that have experienced PPD or any other maternal related challenge. If you are experiencing PPD or know someone that is please, use this as a guide and seek help. We are also here to be a safe space to share your journey and support.

We want to hear from you. Please take our short Postpartum Car Box survey. We plan to use this information to create a care boxes for friends and family to gift new moms. 


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