The Unexpected Shape of Postpartum Anxiety

“Sometimes postpartum anxiety doesn’t feel like what we expect—it shows up as overfunctioning, overplanning, or a constant need to stay busy.”

In this short but powerful clip, Mary sheds light on the ways postpartum anxiety can mask itself in hyperproductivity or intense control. It doesn’t always look like panic or tears. Sometimes it’s the mom who seems “on top of everything,” but underneath, she’s barely holding it together.

At Philomena Birth, we believe naming this kind of anxiety matters. When we recognize the hidden ways stress can manifest, we can meet it with compassion, community, and care—not shame. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone—and support is available.

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