Welcome Back!
- Joyce Williams
- Dec 13, 2023
- 3 min read
If this is your first time hearing about BARES Of Matron I’ll like to welcome you! If you were around when we were Mama Bare & Co., allow us to reintroduce ourselves and welcome you back!
Why the name change? We know that this organization has a bigger purpose than just clothes, and legally we wanted to have a name that is differentiated from what’s out there for moms and babies.
So before, our focus was on having the right clothes for women during pregnancy, postpartum and cute little accessories, but the course has changed.
Literally hearing from God what the brand is supposed to be about, the assignment changed and was a year in the making.
Our founder, Joyce-Lynn Davis, suffered from postpartum depression, and Bares Of Matron is her God-given mission to help other women that are suffering in silence or ones that are looking for help for them to get through the transitions of motherhood. Our goal is to collaborate with women therapists and counselors to provide the help one may need to help them get through the beginning stages of motherhood.
What is Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is depression that occurs after having a baby. Feelings of postpartum depression are more intense and last longer than those of “baby blues,” a term used to describe the worry, sadness, and tiredness many women experience after having a baby. “Baby blues” symptoms typically resolve on their own within a few days.
Statistics of postpartum depression
Around one in seven women can develop postpartum depression (PPD). Postpartum depression is diagnosed when at least five depressive symptoms are present for at least 2 weeks. In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM–5), postpartum depression is considered when a patient has a major depressive episode along with the peripartum onset, and it is not mentioned as a separate disease. By definition, it is defined as a major depressive episode with the onset of pregnancy or within 4 weeks of delivery.
Risk Factors for Depression or Postpartum Depression
Experiences that may put some women at a higher risk for depression can include
Stressful life events.
Low social support.
Previous history of depression.
Family history of depression.
Difficulty getting pregnant.
Being a mom to multiples, like twins or triplets.
Being a teen mom.
Preterm (before 37 weeks) labor and delivery.
Pregnancy and birth complications.
Postpartum depression can also occur among women with a healthy pregnancy and birth.\
Symptoms of Postpartum Depression
How often postpartum depression symptoms occur, how long they last, and how intense they feel can be different for each person. The symptoms of postpartum depression are similar to symptoms for depression, but may also include:
Crying more often than usual.
Feelings of anger.
Withdrawing from loved ones.
Feeling numb or disconnected from your baby.
Worrying that you will hurt the baby.
Feeling guilty about not being a good mom or doubting your ability to care for the baby.
References
Uughal S, Azhar Y, Siddiqui W. Postpartum Depression. [Updated 2022 Oct 7]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519070/
Want to donate? Head back to the Home Page and scroll down to complete the forum.
What are the donations for? We would love to help women to keep their therapy sessions going! We would also love to provide meals, babysitting services, and hotel stays for women who just need a brief break.
Therapy, prayer, journaling, and a village is what got our founder through those tough times of adjusting. Allow us to be a part of your village! Feel free to reach out to us via email baresofmatron@gmail.com and follow us on social media!
Facebook Group: BARES Of Matron
Instagram: @baresofmatron
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