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Postpartum OR Prenatal Depression

6/26/2014

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New research is showing that pregnancy-influenced mood disorders are not limited to the immediate postpartum period.  Symptoms can occur early in pregnancy, immediately following birth, or start any time leading up to the child's first birthday.   Prenatal and postpartum depression and psychosis are real conditions often brought upon by the extreme fluctuation of hormones during pregnancy and following birth.  Affliction is not representative of weakness, disability, or lack of love for one's child, but a functioning endocrine system that is in recovery mode.  If you or a mother you know are experiencing overwhelming emotions, thoughts, or visions; physical and/or or emotional exhaustion; worry or anxiety; or difficulty bonding with your baby or accepting your pregnancy, reach out to a trusted loved one, healthcare provider or doula for support.  Doulas aren't just here for labor but the prenatal and postpartum period too.  PPD affects as many as one in five women.  Reach out and let your loved ones help on the road to recovery and a healthier, happier motherhood. 

NYT Article on Postpartum/Prenatal Depression, Anxiety, and Psychosis

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