The Postpartum Path
Embracing HealingWelcome to “The Postpartum Path: Embracing Healing” blog, a compassionate and empowering space dedicated to supporting mothers through their postpartum journey. We understand that the postpartum period can be both beautiful and challenging, and our mission is to be a guiding light for mothers seeking healing, understanding, and strength during this transformative phase of life.
The Postpartum Path
Embracing Healing
Welcome to “The Postpartum Path: Embracing Healing” blog, a compassionate and empowering space dedicated to supporting mothers through their postpartum journey. We understand that the postpartum period can be both beautiful and challenging, and our mission is to be a guiding light for mothers seeking healing, understanding, and strength during this transformative phase of life.
Remembering Ruth
On Dec. 5, 1999, the unthinkable happened.A father arrived at his home in Lexington, S.C., and found his wife and the mother of his 2-month-old son had committed suicide after a short but fierce battle with postpartum depression. Her name was Ruth Rhoden Craven, born...
My Experience with Postpartum Depression (round two)
1 in 5 moms will suffer from postpartum depression or anxiety after the birth of their child and some even while pregnant. Postpartum Support Charleston staff member, Amber, is one of those moms. She shares how she experienced ppd with both of her children and how the...
#Stand4Moms
October was an exciting month for Postpartum Support Charleston. Just a few highlights: We reached out to the community, sharing our mission and resources with expecting and new moms.Hosted support groups and walks all over Charleston.Awarded four grants to moms...
Our Volunteers Out in the Community
We love our volunteers and want to send a special thank you to these lovely women that were out in the community last month talking to expecting and new moms. Healthy Women's DayOur volunteer and Summerville support group leader, Tori Leggett, was out at...
Spotlight on local mom, Maggie Marlow
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with local mom and PPD survivor, Maggie Marlow. Maggie has a great passion for raising awareness for PPD and for helping reduce the stigma surrounding this illness. This strong woman is a great example of climbing out of the...
Elaine DeaKyne Hired as Executive Director
Long-time Postpartum Support Charleston volunteer Elaine DeaKyne has been named the executive director of Postpartum Support Charleston. This is the first time the Charleston area nonprofit has had a paid executive director.DeaKyne will oversee the day-to-day...
Job Opening: Part-Time Executive Director
Postpartum Support Charleston is hiring a part-time executive director to lead the Charleston area nonprofit in helping mothers with maternal mental illness access resources and support while also educating the public and medical community about maternal mental...
Board Members Attend Warrior Mom Conference
By Holly Fisher A week after I attended the second annual Warrior Mom Conference, the message a church was about how good leaders handle “threshold moments.” Most threshold moments are some blend of exciting and scary – college graduation, a new job, getting married....
Mothers & More Summerville Supports Grants for Women with Postpartum Mental Health Disorders
The Summerville Chapter of Mothers & More has donated more than $4,000 to Postpartum Support Charleston – a decision that came after the national organization of Mothers & More disbanded and the local chapter closed. As the national organization closed, so did...
Another Successful Moms’ Run!
A HUGE thank you to everyone who made the 2016 Moms’ Run + Family Fun Day such a success. We raised more than $27,000 at this year’s event and topped out at almost 500 registered participants. Be sure to check out the photos from the run on our Facebook page (thank...
Trident Health Supports Grants for Women with Postpartum Mental Health Disorders
Trident Health has committed to supporting Charleston area mothers struggling with postpartum mental health issues, including postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD and more. Trident is helping fund treatment grants provided by local nonprofit Postpartum Support...
Postpartum Support Charleston Is Hiring
Our organization is growing and our goal is to grow our outreach in the local community. Right now the work done by Postpartum Support Charleston is all thanks to some amazing volunteers, but we could use some more help in our efforts. So, we are hiring!Job Posting –...
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