A new baby is expected to bring on new emotions. Moms expect to feel proud and blissful. However, sometimes those happy feelings do not last very long. Instead, moms can feel sad, lost, and even guilty for not feeling happy with their new baby. This is called postpartum depression, and it is difficult for moms and the whole family. This mom tells her story about what it was like for her with postpartum depression and how it changed her relationship with her son.
Note to Moms
This can be a challenging topic to talk about with your family. Ease the tension by using this book as a guiding tool to teach your children about postpartum depression.