Postpartum depression (PPD) is a type of clinical depression that may occur following the birth of your baby. The symptoms can start within a few weeks of birth, or sometimes, they can take longer to develop. How severe the symptoms are will vary greatly, but for some people, it can make it difficult to care… Continue reading Postpartum Depression: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
“Maternal postpartum depression (PPD), one of the most common and disabling complications of childbearing, is often under-diagnosed and under-treated,” (2). Many people expect pregnancy to be a happy occasion, and it is, but feelings of exhaustion, stress, and sadness are just as common. If you have been feeling depressed or have low energy during or… Continue reading Postpartum Depression. You Are Not Alone.
Giving birth to a child is supposed to be a happy event. It’s not uncommon for people around you, including family, friends, and connections on social media platforms, to expect you to be deliriously happy, if exhausted. Instead, you may feel overwhelmed, sad, tearful, and fatigued. You may even feel like a failure as a… Continue reading Postpartum Depression and Psychosis
It has been a whirlwind of emotions since you had your baby. You may feel like you have a new 24/7 job – and then all the sudden you get a reminder that your post-partum check-up is coming up! If you’re worried about what to expect, then here is a list of things you’ll discuss… Continue reading What to Expect at Your Post-Partum Check-Up
