Anxious, Mama? Anxiety in Motherhood Can Be Tricky

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Lauren Hays

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP

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How Anxiety Shows Up in motherhood Can Look Different

Feeling anxious, mama? From sleepless nights, to poor nutrition, and lack of alone time, there are a lot of factors at play that make the risk of developing anxiety in the postpartum period extremely common. 

It is normal to feel on edge as you navigate the major life change of bringing a child into the world but when it becomes debilitating, it’s time to seek help.

Mothers who suffer from postpartum anxiety often feel consumed with worry, constantly nervous or panicked, have difficulty sleeping or relaxing, and may not be acting themselves. 

In fact, according to the Cleveland Clinic, up to twenty-one percent of mamas may experience some form of anxiety in the first year after giving birth.

It is important to know the symptoms and educate your support system so that you can find treatment and support swiftly if this happens to you. 

You Don't Have to Feel Anxious Alone

Just know, you’re not alone. Lauren shares her story with how anxiety in motherhood snuck up on her after the birth of her second child in one of our blog posts found here. 

We’ve got you covered with a quick guide for recognizing and treating anxiety in motherhood.  Learn how to differentiate normal ‘mama-worry’ and clinical anxiety, when to seek help, and our favorite coping techniques.

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Lauren Hays, PMHNP

Lauren was a licensed and trained registered nurse in the NICU and has since made a career shift to focus on mental health. Lauren is now a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, focusing on women’s health and wellness. She is a mom of three precious little men who has turned her pain into passion.