Meditation can help new mothers adjust to postpartum changes.

[MM]

Meditation and Postpartum Changes
There are over 4 million new mothers in the United States every year
-- nearly 12,000 new mothers per day. These new mothers are
undoubtedly prepared for the upcoming joys of motherhood, but few are
prepared for the intense periods of distressing feelings that can
suddenly appear up to a year after birth.

New mothers are expected to experience overwhelming love, joy, and
happiness when their baby arrives, and generally this is the case.
However, childbirth puts an enormous amount of stress on new mothers,
and roughly 80 percent of new moms also experience feelings of
depression, agitation, anger, emptiness, insomnia, and anxiety.

After birth, a woman’s hormone levels drop suddenly and dramatically
and this period is often accompanied by what seem to be unexplainable
bouts of intense anxiety, depression, obsessive thoughts, and panic.
Then there is the fatigue associated with sleepless nights taking care
of baby, and common experiences of pain. Surprisingly, there are few
options of support when women face the sudden, often overwhelming,
onset of physical and mental anguish. The focus of family, friends,
and especially the new moms themselves, is entirely on the baby,
ultimately leaving the mother unsupported as she suffers distressing
emotional symptoms. Plus, while therapy and medication are available
to new mothers, most women do not seek out professional assistance for
what is often downplayed as the “baby blues.”

But there is hope. Mommy Meditations is unique in that it is designed
to finally bring attention back to the mother’s well-being, empowering
her with the tools to overcome her unique challenges. This innovative
system teaches techniques to make positive changes that can help a
mother heal her mental and physical distress and allow her to be a
healthier, happier and more effective mommy.

Studies have shown that meditation is a powerful tool for reducing
stress and boosting mood, as well as easing chronic pain and improving
the immune system. Through Mommy Meditation's targeted meditation
system, women will have a better chance of maintaining their emotional
balance and fully appreciating the joys of motherhood.

It's also important to note that 1 in 8 women suffer clinical mood
disorders following birth, like postpartum depression, and often don’t
recognize their symptoms. This meditation system can help new mothers
tune into their bodies and minds, beginning the postpartum coping and
recovery processes. This may lead to earlier recognition of their
bodies' warning signs, giving them the chance to get further help.
Plus, Mommy Meditations can easily be coupled with therapy,
medication, or any other treatment helpful to new moms.

Using this system will be a rare chance in a new mother’s busy day to
decompress, devote some attention to herself, and reconnect with her
mind and body.

More Postpartum information at: http://mommymeditations.com/postpartum-depression.html

[Sarah]

Thanks! I'm going to try it!