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04/30/2026

UPDATED LOCATION: HARBOR ISLAND PARK MAMARONECK

🩸 Less than 2 weeks to go! 🩸

We’re getting ready for our upcoming blood drive, and we need YOUR help to make it a success. Every donation can save lives and make a real difference for people in need.

📅 Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Harbor Island Park Mamaroneck

Whether you’re a first-time donor or a regular, your contribution matters more than you know. 💪❤️

👉 Sign up today: www.redcrossblood.org. Enter sponsor code MamaroneckNY to find the event.

👉 Can’t donate? Share this post and help spread the word!

Let’s come together and give the gift of life.

04/21/2026

Donating blood is one of the simplest ways to make a real difference ❤️

It takes less than an hour, it’s safe, and your body replaces what you give pretty quickly. You just show up, answer a few questions, relax for a bit, and that’s it—something so small for you can mean everything to someone else. One donation can help save multiple lives. No special skills, no big commitment—just a little time and a willingness to help.

If you’ve ever thought about it, this is your sign. 🩸

Register for the American Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, May 12th from 11:30am - 4:00pm at Harbor Island Park Church in Mamaroneck.

Just an hour of your time to give life to others. Visit www.redcrossblood.org to schedule your timeslot now!

04/14/2026

05/29/2025

From The New York Times: “The mental health of mothers in the U.S. declined significantly from 2016 to 2023, according to a large new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine on Tuesday.
The percentage of mothers who rated their mental health as “excellent” dropped sharply during the study period. At the same time, the percentage of mothers who said their mental health was poor increased — particularly among those who were single parents, or whose children had Medicaid or were uninsured.
The findings come at a fraught moment in the national conversation around parenting and declining birthrates. The Trump administration is said to be weighing strategies to persuade more Americans to get married and have children. But the new findings raise concerns about the impact of parenting on American mothers’ mental well-being.”
The study did not address why maternal mental health seems to be on the decline, but we have some theories.
Could it be…
▪️No mandated parental leave
▪️Lack of focus on the postpartum period
▪️Patriarchal society that believes women must do the bulk of the child rearing
▪️Expensive child care
▪️Ever rising cost of living that demands a 2-salary household
▪️The idea of the village or community going by the wayside
▪️Stagnant or unlivable wages
▪️Bodily autonomy being stripped away
▪️Federal funding for maternal health programs ceasing
Do they really wonder why the birthrate is declining? At what point is enough… enough? How many studies must be done before moms and parents get real help?

05/28/2025

How do you know if it’s baby blues vs postpartum depression?
Baby blues are common, mild, and temporary mood changes experienced by many new mothers shortly after childbirth. It’s very common for women to have times of highs and lows or to feel “blue” after having a baby. These feelings usually start 2-3 days after birth and can come and go. New mothers may experience feelings of worry, unhappiness, and fatigue. These feelings typically get better within a few weeks.
Postpartum depression, on the other hand, is a more serious and persistent mood disorder that can develop during the first year after childbirth, often with more intense and prolonged symptoms. It interferes with mom’s ability to care for herself and her family. Mothers with postpartum depression experience feelings of extreme sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion that may require treatment.

05/27/2025

Don’t forget the smile. And the enjoying every minute because it goes by so fast while I navigate this ish basically on my own 😏

05/22/2025

from .nurse.mama
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It’s truly unbelievable the way in which some of us enter into this thing called motherhood. It’s scary at times, and being left alone with a hurting body and a new little person is FRIGHTENING!!⁠
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You need community. ⁠
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Accept help when offered.⁠
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Trust your instincts.⁠
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Reach out for help. ⁠
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Get help early, don’t wait, and think that you can just deal. GET HELP!!⁠

05/21/2025

05/20/2025

Postpartum depression can begin any time after childbirth and can last for months, and in some cases, years.
While many women experience symptoms within the first few weeks after delivery, it's also possible to develop symptoms later, up to a year after birth. Some studies have shown women are susceptible for as many as 3 years after childbirth.
Since some women don’t experience symptoms for several months after childbirth, it can make it harder to recognize the condition.
However, it is never too late to ask for and receive help. If you’re experiencing symptoms long after the suggested window of time, do not be afraid to speak up!
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05/19/2025

This. Repeat to yourself again and again.

You did nothing to cause this and certainly did nothing to deserve what you are going through.
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Don’t focus on what could have happened differently. Instead focus on getting better.
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You deserve to be healthy and happy. And your baby deserves a happy and healthy mama. 💕

05/15/2025

Postpartum is a very sensitive and vulnerable time for new moms. It’s also a time where the focus is on the baby and mom’s recovery, leaving little room for anything else, especially intimacy.
Despite that, however, there are ways in which partners can step up to the plate and show moms how much they’re loved and adored.
Saying kind words and completing daily tasks go a long way toward making moms feel loved, seen, appreciated, and safe ❤️