Morning ladies (and gents if you’ve joined us for this one today)! This is your daily dose of Selfpause. We don’t know everything, but we know some things, and the hope is that the little somethings we know and pass on can be helpful to you!

Here’s our list of little somethings for today:

• A funny named program called “Self-EAR” (self-empowerment, self-affirmation, and self-relaxation) was shown during studies to improve the postpartum blues

• A Mayo Clinic in Minnesota has opened a lactation class to help expectant mothers get the support they need in an area often missed

• We gathered a few affirmations about overcoming the blues once the baby has arrived

The Self-EAR program was shown to be effective to improve postpartum blues

Being a new mom can be tough, especially when those postpartum blues hit. But don't worry, ladies, science has got your back! A randomized controlled trial in Thailand tested out a program called Self-EAR (Self-Empowerment-Affirmation-Relaxation) to see if it could help improve those bluesy feelings. Here's what went down:

👶🏼 76 new moms were recruited, all experiencing postpartum blues (PPB) with scores of 3 or higher on Stein's scale (ouch!)

🎧 The intervention group was given an MP3 player with audio files of the Self-EAR program to listen to three times a day for four weeks (sounds like a spa day to us!)

🧪 After three months, the results showed that the Self-EAR program had a positive effect on postpartum blues scores and serum allopregnanolone concentration (say that five times fast!)

💃🏼 The intervention group had significantly lower postpartum blues scores and higher serum allopregnanolone levels than the control group (cue the happy dance!)

New moms, if you're feeling blue, try out some self-empowerment, affirmation, and relaxation techniques. Your happy hormones will thank you! 🤱🏼🌈

NEW MOTHERS AND BREASTFEEDING THE FORGOTTEN TRIAL

Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Minnesota is expanding its breastfeeding support program to help new mothers. Registered nurses Kellie Jorgenson and Nicole Meyer and certified lactation counselors Amber Kraft and Amy Newman offer lactation support services to mothers. The program includes designed classes that will guide expectant mothers through the steps of breastfeeding.

Here’s what they said :

• Registered nurses and certified lactation counselors offer lactation support services to mothers

• The program includes designed classes that will guide expectant mothers through the steps of breastfeeding

• The classes will be held on the second Tuesday of each month, and people can sign up through the Mayo Clinic Health System website or by calling

• Mayo Clinic Health System hopes to add postpartum classes in the future

• Lactation support is essential as many mothers don't understand the elements of breastfeeding

JUST A FEW AFFIRMATIONS TO HELP CHASE AWAY THE BLUES…

1. I am capable of overcoming postpartum blues and finding joy in motherhood.

2. I can navigate the challenges of postpartum blues.

3. My feelings of sadness and anxiety are valid, and I can take steps to address them.

4. I am a strong and resilient mother who can handle the ups and downs of motherhood.

5. By taking care of myself, I am better able to care for my baby.

6. I am not alone in my struggles, and there is no shame in asking for help.

7. Each day is a new opportunity to make progress and find joy in motherhood.

8. I trust in myself and my ability to overcome postpartum blues and enjoy this special time with my baby.

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