93: Healing through PPD and nourishing new mothers

Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC is sharing her personal story of dealing with postpartum depression after three of her five children. She then went on to use her professional skills to help and support other moms find balance with nutrition and breastfeeding. Crystal touches on many aspects of her experience that so many moms can relate to: -a past eating disorder of anorexia and worry that she wouldn't be able to get pregnant due to that history -feeling disconnected from her children because of postpartum depression -dealing with the pressure to be happy because she was able to have children -breastfeeding difficulties, feeling the pressure to breastfeed and having the support of a lactation consultant  Crystal shares how her experiences shaped her work and passion to help mothers nourish themselves and nourish their new babies. Please share this episode with other mothers or partners who are struggling with these similar issues. Crystal shares the message that we talk about on this podcast...you are not alone mamas! With some compassion and understanding you can get through this.  Connect with Crystal! Instagram/Twitter: @ crystalkarges Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crystalkargesnutrition/ FB group: Start with You Moms: https://www.facebook.com/groups/635731143293755/ Website: www.crystalkarges.comFor this and all episodes of Mom & Mind, please find us at: www.momandmind.com Connect with us! Facebook: Mom & Mind Facebook Group: Mom & Mind Connection Twitter: @drkaeni Instagram: @momandmind For Sponsorship and Guest Inquiries, please email [email protected]