It's important to discuss how treatment of mental health conditions should continue or begin for a pregnant or postpartum person. Today, I want to share with you some of the best resources to help you make the right decisions for you!
Read MoreIn the US, a little less than 700,000 women struggle with postpartum anxiety every year. What’s worse is that most women who suffer through it are surprised by the experience, unprepared for how to handle it and often misdiagnosed for months.
Read MoreIt is much more common for women to develop feelings of anxiety and low or irritable mood during pregnancy than one might expect. The good news is that treatment options are plentiful to help manage these symptoms and allow a woman to have a positive and enjoyable pregnancy
Read MorePerinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD), can have effects on mom before, during, and after pregnancy, with symptoms further magnifying after delivery because of the new-mom stressors like lack of sleep, hormonal shifts, and psychosocial status.
Read MoreMost new parents are prone to experiencing some anxiety in the postpartum period. It might include worries about whether the baby will be safe, is eating or sleeping enough and if you are doing a good enough job as a parent. Learn more about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
Read MoreThe panic was overwhelming. The majority of my waking moments were consumed with fear and worry. Yet, there was a beautiful infant in my arms and I desperately wanted to be the “typical” mother who was embracing the ability to be “super.”
Read MoreAs my postpartum depression deepened, I was crying one minute and the next minute I was engulfed with rage. It wasn’t until after my first lunch with friends that I realized there may be a problem. A friend texted me days later saying she was worried about me.
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