From surviving to thriving: one mother's story of finding relief
Postnatal depression and associated distress are common conditions that still get left out of most coffee group …
Post Natal Depression
Mothering myth
In our journey into the unknowns of mothering we discover many things about life, about ourselves, and about our own mothers. We learn things that are well-kept secrets in our society, where only the 'good' aspects of mothering are mentioned and …
Escaping the PND cloud
"PND is not a happy thing," Lis Good says emphatically. "It's a weird sensation. You know you should be happy, but you're not." Sitting in her West Auckland home, with the rain beating down on the roof so loudly that we sometimes have to raise our …
Your PND checklist
Does this sound like you? I'm exhausted all the time. I feel like I can't cope with my baby's needs. I feel like I'm just going through the motions, all day, every day. I don't have any "zest for life". I feel like a failure as a mother, like …
5 practical ways to support someone (or yourself) with PND
Sonya Watson is a mum of two and the Coordinator/ Facilitator for PND Canterbury. After suffering with and recovering from postpartum depression, she nowuses her personal journey to inspire, educate and support others in the Canterbury region. She …
