Happy New Year! Is it okay that I'm already dreaming of Spring? :) This blog has been quiet for awhile, but that's because we've been so busy working and helping moms! You've probably noticed that we have a new name. Introducing the Northwest Indiana Center for Materna...

We made it to September! I find it hard to believe that we are already three weeks into the school year AND Fall is around the corner. The Summer got away from me (like usual) and I realized I never had the chance to share pictures from our Climb Out of the Darkness ev...

There is so much to worry about when becoming a new mom that we sometimes forget to check in with ourselves because we are putting everyone else first, including the new baby. It is beyond important to check in on your mental state of mind, for your health, as well as...

Once a month I find myself on the road to Chicago. I've been making the trek to and from Chicago for over 5 years now. My Therapist and Naturopath are both in the city and although the trip can be exhausting, it is 100% worth it every time. Last week was particularly d...

Our 3rd annual NWI Climb Out of the Darkness is on Saturday, June 22nd at 10am at Wicker Park in Highland, IN. We are so excited to gather together again this year to bring more awareness to Postpartum Depression and other Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders! Climb Ou...

Childbirth Melodies is growing! We are slowly expanding our services and helping more moms day by day, week by week and month by month. Our Warmline calls have increased significantly this year, as more moms are reaching out for help. The SHARE Journey peer support pro...

At Childbirth Melodies, we offer individual and group peer support for moms with Postpartum Depression and other Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. Our individual peer support program, The SHARE Journey, offers Support, Hope, Assessment, Referrals and Education to m...

This picture came up in my Facebook memories today. My first thought was, “Wow! I looked pretty good!” My second thought though was - I wish I could go back, give her a hug, tell her to stop trying so hard and just ASK FOR HELP.

Evelyn is around 10 weeks old in this pic...

Five years of medication.

Five years of a different reality.

Five years of the label, PPD.

But, also…

Five years of a beautiful little girl.

Five years of a newfound strength.

Five years earning the title of Warrior.

This picture, along with two poems of mine, was published i...

The 2018 Northwest Indiana Climb Out of the Darkness took place on June 23rd at Wicker Park in Highland. We had a wonderful turnout of moms, dads, kids, grandparents and friends, all walking together to raise awareness of Postpartum Depression. Climb Out of the Darknes...