09/06/2026
The next post I wanted to make is about a topic many have been made aware of through recent media coverage. Postpartum mood disorders and psychosis.
Your very best prevention is to make sure your body is nourished and you are getting the rest and support you need to recover postpartum. It is fairly common to deal with baby blues or even postpartum depression and anxiety but there are options and helps for you! Postpartum psychosis is not as common and will not happen to most but the first step to any prevention there is still the same.
First why does any of this happen? After birth your hormones drop extremely fast. You are also depleted of key nutrients like iron. Iron alone can cause a multitude of troubles including depression and anxiety.
Things you can do!
*Make sure you have warm nutrient dense foods after birth and for the first 40days
*Use your tools!
-Your placenta is like a gift you’re given with your baby having that encapsulated quickly can help you taper off of the high hormone levels instead of a fast drop and it can replenish your iron and mineral levels as well.
-Tinctures like Earthleys postpartum blend I believe rowcasa has one, wish garden also has some really really help especially if placenta encapsulation isn’t for you. I also highly recommend Motherwort, and teas with things like lemon balm, St. John’s wort, saffron and more. Saffron on its own is really great for anxiety too not to mention it’s delicious!
-Supplements!! Take good supplements and it really helps getting a full iron panel and vitamin/mineral levels checked in order to best choose what you need most support in. General good choices start with magnesium, iron, vitamin c, d3 and b12 mythalfolate. Personally I always include milk thistle too to help with hormonal support.
-Food!!! Bone broth! Warm foods with lots of iron. I know it’s not easy for everyone to have access to the best foods all the time but make a small pot of bone brothy soup with any meat in the bone and carrots, celery, onion, ginger, tumeric, bay leaf,garlic,salt, pepper more if you have it but these things are cheap can be powdered herbs and frozen veggies it can be so simple yet so nourishing.
If you need meal ideas message me! I will help you come up with easy, affordable meal plans that support your postpartum recovery.
*Talk! Talk to others. Most ob offices have a social worker or counselor that are on staff to offer support and an ear. Personally I’ve used them many times including for this pregnancy with the abrupt changes it really helps. Talk to your doula, use a doula! Most insurance cover them now and there are always doulas willing to offer probono or discounted services too. You can talk to me! Also there are organizations like baby blues connection. There are Facebook groups (this one I’m less supportive of for this because judgement can be a hard thing when you’re feeling fragile) The crisis line is a wonderful resource, mom groups (many midwifery clinics and ob offices offer them usually free), your pastor, older women in your life. Just talk it helps so very much! If you need help finding resources feel free to reach out and I will do my best to connect you with your area’s resources.
I will be putting more resources and information in the comments like the last post so definitely make sure to check them out. You are not alone!
I also wanted to mention men have hormonal changes at birth too that can result in behavior changes and even depression and anxiety postpartum as well. For resources and supports for men feel free to reach out and I can make a post on that at a later date. Today is just a brief touch on some topics I want to make sure you know you’re not alone in.
For placenta services by me I have September still with some availability but October and November will be my own postpartum season. I’ll be back ready to serve you in December and beyond!
