Self-Worth And Postpartum Anxiety

Written By Tiff Dee

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I’ve been called a lot of things: Weird. Bossy. Shy. Loud. Smart. Quirky. Daughter. Sister. Friend. Wife.

But the second I held my squishy little beast in my arms, the only label that mattered was… Mom.

Being his mom felt like the ultimate identity. My number one. My favorite. My purpose. And suddenly, I felt like I had to get it right.

💥 Postpartum anxiety loves it when your self-worth is tied to performance.
When every moment feels like a test, the fear of “doing it wrong” feeds overwhelm, exhaustion, and nervous system chaos.

Postpartum Planning = Self-Preservation 🛡️

A postpartum plan isn’t just baby gear. It’s survival. Here’s what it needs:

  • Daily Survival Plan: 5-minute morning reset, sensory-friendly space, or a postpartum planner that actually works for your brain.

  • Emotional Support Team: Who has your back, not just your baby’s? List them.

  • Realistic Rest Strategy: Split shifts, support person on call, safe bed-sharing—whatever actually lets you rest.

  • Trigger-Proof Your Environment: Clutter, noise, overstimulation? Plan for it. ADHD-friendly and sensory-friendly hacks are life-saving.

Risk Factors for Postpartum Anxiety ⚠️

Some moms are more vulnerable. Red flags include:

  • History of anxiety, depression, or mental health challenges

  • Sensory sensitivity (noise, lights, crowds)

  • Executive dysfunction (time, planning, task overwhelm)

  • Perfectionism & people-pleasing tendencies

  • Birth trauma, pregnancy complications, or loss

Placenta Encapsulation = Postpartum Power 💊

Postpartum hits hard: sleep loss, iron loss, nutritional depletion, identity shift… all at once.

Placenta pills aren’t magic—but many moms report:
✅ More stable mood
✅ Increased energy
✅ Boosted milk supply

Curious? Check out my South Jersey Placenta Encapsulation Services and see if it’s right for you.

Ditch Mom Guilt & Toxic Productivity 🚫

Your body made a human. It’s healing. You don’t need to bounce back. You don’t need to earn rest.

Try these:
✨ Say no to extra responsibilities
✨ Delegate housework & baby duties
✨ Lower expectations, celebrate tiny wins (Drank water today? Showered? Win.)
✨ Set up one-handed snack stations, noise-canceling headphones, and reset moments

Self-care isn’t luxury. It’s survival.

💡 Want more? Grab my free ebook, Placenta Encapsulation 101. Learn how to support your mood, energy, and milk supply naturally, so you can focus on being you in these first months.

Tiff Dee

Hey there! I’m Tiff. I believe in challenging the status quo and rejecting the pressure to conform to society's expectations of parenthood. As a parent myself, and a certified birth worker and educator with over two decades of experience, I know that traditional parenting advice can often be rigid, outdated, and simply not relevant in the modern world.

That's why I take a radically different approach. My planning and mentorship program will empower you to embrace your own unique parenting style, while providing practical advice and support along the way. Whether you're dealing with sleepless nights, feeding challenges, or the overwhelming feeling of being a new parent, I’ve been there.

As an anti-perfectionist, I'm passionate about empowering caregivers to trust their instincts and navigate the highs and lows of parenting with confidence and ease.

http://www.tiffdee.com
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