POC parents most certainly experience postpartum anxiety and depression. There are a few reasons why many POC parents experience postpartum symptoms that go untreated. Let’s first dicuss what these symptoms are.

Postpartum is a vulnerable time. With so much anticipation of the baby’s arrival and now the realization that you must care take for another human being, life can suddenly feel terrifying. Parents of color are twice as likely to miss postpartum visits due to fear of being judged and lack of trust their provider. Talk therapy is a good place to start when thinking about how to manage and overcome postpartum depression or anxiety.

The new year is right around the corner and the idea of setting new year’s resolutions is in the air. The expectation to set goals can sometimes be overwhelming. It's completely up to you whether or not you want to set New Year's resolutions.