{"id":937913,"date":"2024-05-01T14:34:29","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T14:34:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ouraring.wpengine.com\/?p=937913"},"modified":"2024-12-17T23:04:15","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T23:04:15","slug":"bridgette-postpartum-anxiety-member-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ouraring.wpengine.com\/nb\/bridgette-postpartum-anxiety-member-story\/","title":{"rendered":"How Oura Helped Bridgette S. Manage Postpartum Anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Who: <\/b><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bridgettesheri\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bridgette S.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 31; healthcare worker and mom of two; Orange County, CA\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Surprising Oura insight: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a new mom, Bridgette turned to her Oura data to ensure she was getting enough sleep and staying active. After giving birth, Bridgette was pleasantly surprised to find that her <\/span><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ouraring.com\/blog\/sleep-score\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep Score<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> improved, thanks to Oura\u2019s insights.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before giving birth, Bridgette had \u201czero experience\u201d with children. \u201cI didn\u2019t know what I was getting myself into, whether I was doing the right thing, and I didn\u2019t feel the \u2018rainbows and sunshine\u2019 that other moms talk about,\u201d she says. A combination of factors led her to experience <\/span><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/22693-postpartum-anxiety\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">postpartum anxiety (PPA)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About six months into her postpartum journey, Bridgette got an Oura Ring as part of her commitment to improving her health and managing her anxiety. \u201cAlong with using Oura, I also started therapy and began taking an <\/span><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/depression\/in-depth\/ssris\/art-20044825\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to cope with my postpartum anxiety,\u201d she tells us. This helped her get back to her positive self in time for baby #2!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>RELATED: <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ouraring.com\/blog\/pro-surfer-kai-lenny-and-oura-ring\/\">Learn How Pro Surfer Kai Lenny Uses Oura to Navigate Fatherhood<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-937915 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/ouraring.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CY24_Commnity_Bridgette_Sheri-497_Final.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"415\" height=\"623\" \/><\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>How do you prioritize your health as a new mom?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oura\u2019s clear insights into how I sleep, how much exercise I get, and how my body responds to various habits have been really beneficial.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m always on the go \u2014 I work full time, and when I\u2019m not working, I\u2019m in mom mode. As a new mom, Oura reminds me to give myself grace. Now, when I have a low <\/span><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ouraring.com\/blog\/sleep-score\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ouraring.com\/blog\/readiness-score\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Readiness Score,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I try to take it easy. As a result, I\u2019ve slept better with two babies than I did when I was pregnant!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whenever I feel stressed, whether it\u2019s from work, tiredness, or looking after two babies, I\u2019ve learned to pause. I try to focus on my breathing, and I sometimes follow the guided <\/span><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ouraring.com\/blog\/10-simple-breathing-exercises-for-relaxation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">breathwork<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or meditation practices in Oura\u2019s <\/span><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/support.ouraring.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/4410672624019-Explore-Tab\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore content<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #e6ded3;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><b>Member Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you see your stress levels spike in the Daytime Stress feature, try some of <\/span><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ouraring.com\/blog\/member-tips-strategies-to-lower-stress\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">these stress-busting strategies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, sourced from other Oura members <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> backed by science.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">READ MORE: <\/span><\/i><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ouraring.com\/blog\/guided-meditations-for-mothers\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice Mindful Parenting with These Guided Meditations for Mothers<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>How have you used Oura and Natural Cycles to plan for pregnancy?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I use the <\/span><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/support.ouraring.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/10785345623827-How-to-Use-Natural-Cycles-with-Oura\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural Cycles and Oura integration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ouraring.com\/blog\/menstrual-cycle-variation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">track my cycle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so I know when my <\/span><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalcycles.com\/cyclematters\/what-is-the-fertile-window\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fertile window<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is. This helped me get pregnant the second time after trying for only two months! I recently gave birth to a healthy baby boy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oura also helped me stay positive during my second pregnancy. During my first pregnancy, I worked from home and didn\u2019t have a toddler, so I was able to be more active. During my second pregnancy, Oura helped me feel better about not working out as much \u2014 I could see on the <\/span><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/support.ouraring.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360025577993-Activity-Score\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Activity tab<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that I had still gotten in 10,000 steps just running around after my toddler!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was reassuring. Instead of giving way to anxious thoughts, I\u2019d remind myself that I\u2019m growing a life and doing my best.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Bridgette\u2019s Advice for Other New Moms<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>1. Have a safe person to talk to.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I feel grateful to have my husband and friends who I trust and know will not judge me. It\u2019s so essential for moms to have people they can talk to if they have doubts or aren\u2019t feeling good. That\u2019s partially why I created a <\/span><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bridgettesheri\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social media community<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for other moms who may not have anyone to talk to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>2. Prioritize your health.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many moms are <\/span><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/pregnancy\/sleep-deprivation-and-postpartum-depression\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleep-deprived,<\/span><\/a> <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6628029\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vitamin-depleted,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfamily.com\/does-drinking-more-water-affect-breastfeeding-284285\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not drinking enough water.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You have to take care of yourself! For me, that looked like starting medication and therapy, and using Oura to <\/span><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ouraring.com\/blog\/why-does-sleep-matter\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">make sure I was sleeping enough<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and staying active.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>3. Give yourself grace.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, you\u2019re caring for a new life! Remind yourself that you\u2019re okay, you\u2019re doing great, and you can keep doing it. Take it day by day, and give yourself the love that you\u2019re giving to your baby.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RELATED: <\/span><\/i><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ouraring.com\/blog\/sleep-new-parents\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep 101 for New Parents<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><b>What\u2019s Your Oura Story?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone\u2019s story is unique, and we\u2019d love to hear yours. <\/span><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/1665MpBAfoIls02CJmAiMlAw8H2MULzqwV4MgzJd7W2Y\/edit\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share your story here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who: Bridgette S., 31; healthcare worker and mom of two; Orange County, CA\u00a0 Surprising Oura insight: As a new mom, Bridgette turned to her Oura data to ensure she was getting enough sleep and staying active. 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