Peridot Perinatal Co.

Perinatal Mood Disorders such as Perinatal and/or Postpartum Depression affect more than just the birthing person themselves.
PPD can affect:
↪ Relationships between parents
↪ Relationships between older/younger children
↪ Development of bonding between parent and infant
↪ High cortisol levels in infants due to chronic parental stress
↪ & More

New parents and expanding families need support, compassionate care, and spaces free of judgement. We can all play a part in reducing the occurrence of PPD and other Perinatal Mood Disorders! Check in on your postpartum friends, ask open ended questions, and support them in their journey.

“I went to a therapist.. and I told her how horrible I was.. how angry I was.. and she told me,

“You’re not angry. You’re scared”.”
— Laura Mazza, Ambassador of COPE

Symptoms include:
💢 Intense anger and irritability
💢 Frequent shouting or cursing
💢 Aggressive thoughts or behavior
💢 Mood swings
💢 Sleep disturbances
& even paranoia or anxiety

Yes, postpartum rage is real. No, it does not mean that there’s a better parent out there for your baby than you.