Chaunie Brusie

Mom | Writer | Nurse

postpartum depression

Is It Possible To Get Postpartum Depression After a Miscarriage?

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When a woman has a miscarriage, often times we don’t warn her of what comes after the physical experience of loss–we warn pregnant women who deliver a full-term baby about the hormone changes they can expect, the way her clothes will fit differently, how her body will feel different in almost every single way, and…

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Your Lines: Overcoming Postpartum Depression

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A powerful and brave story by Katie of Loyal, Loving, and Learning. At first glance, having to be hospitalized for Postpartum Depression, at barely twenty-four years-old, seemed like a death sentence, but in actuality, it was the beginning of a new life for me. Having to be admitted to an inpatient psychiatric hospital was one…

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Weekly Pregnancy Tips + Links

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For my pregnant people in the house, a few of my favorite links from last week! 7 Tips For Breastfeeding in Public Accepting Your Pregnant Body (totally struggled with this one!) Get Your Pregnant Date Night On! (these ideas are ridiculously cute!) Super important!! Unplanned Pregnancy Increases Risk of Post-Partum Depression 5 Reasons You Should Take…

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How I Got Through Postpartum Depression

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As I’ve already shared, after I had Ada I sank into a depression. Although I hesitated naming “it” in my original post, after encountering some brave mommy bloggers who shared their stories, like Katie, I know it’s ok to call it for what it was- Postpartum depression. It’s interesting now, to look back at what…

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Your Lines: Katie of Loyal, Loving, Learning

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I have a great interview for you all today! I *met* Katie of Loyal, Loving, Learning in one of my online writing classes and was immediately drawn to her fresh writing style, warmth, and of course, I just think her blog name is the cutest. Katie is an incredible writer, teacher turned stay-at-home and shares…

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