01 / REFLECT
A moment for you
Questions that make space for the answer only you can give.
A GUIDE · A COMPANION · A REMINDER
Postpartum
is a Mother.
Notes on Postpartum Depression, Anxiety & Motherhood
One mother’s honest story. Space for your feelings. A companion for women and the people who love them.
Hardcover preorder · CA$24.99 · October 26 release
POSTPARTUM IS A MOTHER / BY CHYNA EDGHILL
HONEST STORIES ✦ RESEARCH INFORMED INSIGHT ✦ SPACE TO REFLECT ✦ POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION & ANXIETY
THE TRUTH ABOUT LIFE AFTER BABY
When postpartum
takes you by surprise.
You can love your baby and still feel overwhelmed by what happens after birth. Sadness. Fear. Anxiety. The physical, mental, emotional, and psychological changes that nobody quite prepared you for. Sometimes it feels as though they arrived all at once. Postpartum Is a Mother shares Chyna’s lived experience of postpartum depression (PPD) and postpartum anxiety (PPA): the hard-to-say truths, what helped her, and the support she wants other mothers and families to find.
01 / THE BOOK
A postpartum depression
& anxiety book.
An honest companion.
Postpartum Is a Mother brings personal storytelling together with guided reflection and resources. These pages explore postpartum depression and anxiety, sadness, overwhelming emotions, physical changes, and their effect on everyday life and relationships. Identity is part of that story, alongside the urgent need to understand what you feel and find support. Read it for yourself, or to better understand a mother you love.
Notes on Postpartum Depression, Anxiety & Motherhood
Hardcover preorder available · CA$24.99 · Releasing October 26, 2026.
Explore the collectionOCTOBER 26, 2026 / THE RELEASE
Pre-order & purchase
the book.
Postpartum Is a Mother
Notes on Postpartum Depression, Anxiety & Motherhood
Preorder the hardcover for CA$24.99 through our secure Square checkout. Release date: October 26, 2026. Join the release list for book updates and news about other formats.
Hardcover preorder
CA$24.99. Review shipping charges and delivery details at checkout.
Preorder the hardcoverRead a preview ↗BE PART OF THE RELEASE
Keep me in the loop.
POSTPARTUM IS A MOTHER
There is room to tell the truth about how hard this feels.
03 / INSIDE THE PAGES
A moment for you.
Stay a while.
After each “A Moment for You” section, four gentle pages offer room for notes, jottings, scribbles, and doodles. The pages belong to you. There is no right answer to find here.
ONE QUESTION TO BEGIN
What would make today a little easier?
A GLIMPSE INSIDE
The pages are yours to explore.
Come closer to the questions, the open space, the words for what you feel, and the support waiting at the back of the book.
Look inside the book
02 / MAKE SPACE
Write it your way
Four softly lined pages follow each reflection section.
03 / NOTICE
Feelings & the body
Name an emotion, then notice where it settles.
04 / LISTEN
Sensations & support
Trace what your body tells you. The preview also includes a glimpse of the resources page.
The seven-page preview includes the feelings and sensations lists, both anatomy sketches, a writing page, reflection questions, and support resources.
WORDS FOR WHAT YOU FEEL
Postpartum symptoms,
feelings & emotions.
If you are searching “Is this postpartum depression or anxiety?”, begin with what you are noticing. There is room to speak honestly here.
When things feel heavy
Postpartum depression may include persistent sadness, loss of interest, guilt, irritability, or difficulty concentrating. Sleep and appetite can change, and daily care may feel hard.
When worry won’t quiet
Postpartum anxiety can involve intense worry, feeling nervous or scared, and upsetting thoughts that keep returning. Depression and anxiety can happen together.
Put it into words
Notice what you feel, when it started, and how it affects your day. Bring those notes to a health care provider. A professional can offer screening and help you understand your options.
Baby blues or something more? Mild mood changes in the first two weeks after birth can be baby blues. Severe symptoms, symptoms lasting longer than two weeks, or difficulty caring for yourself deserve professional attention. You can ask for help sooner.
This is an educational feelings guide, not a diagnostic symptom checker. The book’s reflections can support a conversation; they do not replace assessment or treatment.
Learn more: NIMH: perinatal depression · NICHD: depression and anxiety around pregnancy
SUPPORT BEYOND THE PAGES
You deserve
care that meets you.
Postpartum depression and anxiety are treatable. Reach out to your doctor, midwife, nurse practitioner, or mental health professional to discuss what you are experiencing and the support that fits you.
FOR MOTHERS & THEIR SUPPORT SYSTEMS
For the mother.
And the people supporting her.
This book is written first for the mother experiencing postpartum depression, anxiety, the blues, or overwhelming changes after birth. It also gives partners, family, and friends a closer understanding of what she may be going through. Read it to understand her experience, recognise when professional support may be needed, and turn concern into specific help.
Understand her experience through the book ↗Ask, then listen
Ask how she is doing and give her time to answer. Take her concerns seriously. Listen without judging or comparing her experience to someone else’s.
Take on a specific task
Offer a concrete plan: bring dinner, do the laundry, or take care of the baby while she rests or attends an appointment. Agree on what helps and follow through.
Make care easier to reach
Encourage a conversation with a health care provider. Offer help booking the appointment, arranging transport or childcare, or going with her if she wants.
QUESTIONS YOU MAY BE CARRYING
Frequently asked
questions.
Select a question to open the answer.
Who is Postpartum Is a Mother for?
It is for women navigating life after birth, including postpartum depression, anxiety, sadness, and overwhelming physical and emotional changes. It is also for spouses, partners, family members, and friends who want to understand one mother’s lived experience and offer more thoughtful support.
Is this a personal story or a postpartum resource book?
Both personal storytelling and reflection shape the book. Chyna shares her experience alongside guided questions, space for writing, and support resources. It is a companion to your own story and to professional care.
Can I check my symptoms or feelings here?
The feelings guide can help you find words for what you are noticing. It does not score symptoms or provide a diagnosis. A health care provider can offer appropriate screening for postpartum depression and anxiety.
Can I have postpartum depression and anxiety at the same time?
Yes, they can occur together. Talk with a health care provider about the full range of your feelings, including sadness, fear, worry, and how they affect daily life. Read NICHD’s explanation.
How can I read a preview or buy the book?
You can read the seven-page preview now. Preorder the hardcover for CA$24.99 through Square. Release date: October 26, 2026. Review delivery details at checkout, or join the release list for updates about other formats.
THE PIAM COLLECTION
Thoughtful tools for the days after birth.
The book comes first. Reflection journals and considered everyday pieces are being developed for the world around it.
Postpartum Is a Mother
The guide, companion, and reminder at the heart of this space.
Reflection journals
Space to write what you need, in your own words.
Stationery & objects
Pens and considered everyday pieces from the PIAM world.
