Why Postpartum Anxiety Can Feel Louder in the Summer (And What That Actually Means)

Do you ever say to yourself “shouldn’t I be happy? it’s the summer!”

Yes, there are many ways that summer is portrayed as the season when life feel lighter and more free. But for an anxious mom with a new baby, you may not be experiencing that summertime bliss.

You might feel like something is wrong with you if you’re finding that your postpartum anxiety (PPA) is actually worse in the summer.

Is there something wrong? No.

As a maternal mental health therapist, I often see postpartum anxiety intensify during the summer months. It’s not because you’re doing something wrong, but because the season asks something different of your nervous system.