Why Some Moms Get Postpartum Depression and Others Don't

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So why do some moms struggle with postpartum depression and other moms don't? Hi, if you don't know me, I'm Dr. Jana. I'm a licensed psychologist who specializes in moms. And it's important to remember that the mom who has a baby who sleeps through the night at eight weeks is having a fundamentally different experience than the mom whose baby doesn't sleep through the night for the whole first year. The mom who has family who lives down the street and friends that come by to help out is having a very different experience than the mom who does not live by her village. The mom who gets paid time off for six months is having a very different experience than the mom who has no paid time off. The mom who has a partner who has paid time off is having a different experience than the mom whose partner travels for work or works outside the home. The mom who has a history of struggling with their mood is likely having a very different experience postpartum than the mom who has no history of mood issues. So if you are struggling with your mood postpartum, there is nothing wrong with you. You are not broken. You are not weak. You are operating in a society that frankly does not support moms. And if you need more support, I work with moms in over 40 states. You can check the link in my bio. And as always, follow along for more honest conversations about motherhood and mental health.