Postpartum Mental Health Insights for New Moms

Evidence-based articles and practical guidance for women, mothers, and families navigating mental health and wellness.

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Welcome to Bloom Psychology's blog—your comprehensive resource for navigating the emotional complexities of pregnancy, postpartum, and early motherhood. Whether you're experiencing postpartum depression, prenatal anxiety, relationship challenges, or simply seeking evidence-based guidance during this transformative time, our articles provide the expert insights and practical strategies you need.

Our content is written by perinatal mental health specialists who understand that the journey to motherhood isn't always what you expected. From recognizing the signs of postpartum depression and anxiety to finding effective treatment options, managing the return to work after baby, and supporting your partner through the transition—we cover the topics that matter most to new and expecting mothers in Austin and beyond.

Each article combines clinical expertise with compassionate understanding, offering you both the science-backed information and the emotional validation you deserve. Whether you're researching therapy options for prenatal depression, learning how to support your partner during postpartum recovery, or seeking strategies to manage anxiety while caring for your newborn, you'll find actionable guidance rooted in the latest research and real-world experience.

What You'll Find Here:

  • Postpartum mental health support and treatment strategies
  • Anxiety and depression management during pregnancy and beyond
  • Partner support resources and relationship guidance
  • Family dynamics and parenting transitions
  • ✓ Practical coping tools for the fourth trimester and beyond

Browse our articles below or filter by category to find exactly what you need. You're not alone in this journey.

Bloom Psychology - Secondary Postpartum Depression with Multiple Children
Postpartum Wellness

Secondary Postpartum Depression: When It Hits Harder with Baby #2, #3, or #4

⏱️18 min read

"I was fine with my first baby, so why am I struggling this time?" If postpartum depression caught you off guard with your second, third, or fourth baby, you're not alone—and there are specific reasons why.

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Mom interviewing therapist - choosing mental health support
Postpartum Wellness

How to Choose a Postpartum Therapist: 10 Questions to Ask

⏱️10 min read

Expert guide to choosing the right postpartum therapist. Learn the 10 essential questions to ask and red flags to watch for.

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New mother looking thoughtfully out window holding baby - postpartum mental health
Postpartum WellnessFeatured

Postpartum Depression vs Baby Blues: How to Tell the Difference

⏱️12 min read

Learn the key differences between baby blues and postpartum depression, including symptoms, timeline, and when to seek help.

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Worried mother with reassuring message - postpartum OCD support
Postpartum WellnessFeatured

Postpartum OCD and Intrusive Thoughts: You're Not a Bad Mom

⏱️14 min read

Having scary, intrusive thoughts about your baby? Learn why this happens, what it means, and how postpartum OCD is treated. You're not alone.

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Woman in comfortable therapy setting - first postpartum therapy session
Postpartum Wellness

What to Expect in Postpartum Depression Therapy: A First Session Guide

⏱️13 min read

Nervous about your first therapy session? Learn exactly what happens in postpartum depression therapy, from the first appointment to feeling better.

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Bloom Psychology - Is This Postpartum Anxiety or Just New Mom Stress?
Postpartum Wellness

Is This Postpartum Anxiety or Just New Mom Stress?

⏱️5 min read

Worry comes with the territory of new motherhood—but when fear feels constant, intrusive, and exhausting, it could be postpartum anxiety. You’re not alone, and help can make all the difference.

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