Being a first-time mom during the pandemic hasn’t been great for my mental wellness.
Here’s how teletherapy can help moms in the same boat.
Technically speaking, I didnt have a pandemic babymy first child was born in December 2019.
For me, the timing of this was… not great.
And I was certainly not alone as a mother feeling overwhelmed.
Ive always tended toward anxious thoughts, but before, I had been able to distract and refocus myself.
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I white-knuckled it through these six weeks, and slowly felt my anxiety start to lift.
But when the pandemic hit, I started waking up gasping for air again.
And thats when I wish I had known that teletherapy could be an option for me.
Telehealth is a great benefit for moms wanting to take care of their mental health.
It is a form of self care.
And in this case, were not talking bubble baths.
Heres what I wish I knew thenand why self care is crucial for mothers, now and always.
Keep reading for three ways moms can support their mental wellness, from teletherapy and beyond.
Laura Westrope, a mom of four and a Teladoc teletherapy patient, can attest.
On the flip side, you oughta embrace flexibility for yourself for give yourself the space you oughta cope.
Thats why, Dr. Dudley says, its imperative to shift your expectations and embrace flexibility.
Make time for yourself
No but actually.
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