Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common condition experienced by many new mothers. It is characterized by feelings of sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion—all of which can interfere with daily life, and interrupt the process of bonding with the new baby. While postpartum...
HAVING A BABY IS AN AMAZING AND BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCE, BUT IT CAN TRIGGER A RANGE OF POWERFUL EMOTIONS FROM EXCITEMENT AND JOY TO FEAR AND ANXIETY. The birth of a baby can also result in something unexpected: depression. It is not uncommon for most new moms to...
An expectant mother is about to experience extreme lifestyle changes, on top of the immediate emotional and physical stress of childbirth. Dealing with these newfound challenges—sleep deprivation, the responsibility of nurturing a newborn, and the underlying stress of...
For many women, giving birth is the most joyous event of their lives. But, every year, for more than 3 million women in the U.S., child birth results in the development of postpartum depression—and it can be devastating for mother and child alike. Most cases of...
