When to Seek Help for Postpartum Depression
Becoming a mother is an experience like no other, but it can also be filled with a range of emotions, from elation to anxiety and exhaustion. The postpartum period is often characterized by feelings of exhaustion, anxiety, and mood swings. While these emotions are a natural part of the new motherhood experience, you have to […]
Postpartum Depression (PPD) Part 2 of 2
Functional Medicine Nutritionist, specializing in preconception and prenatal care Postpartum Depression (PPD) Part II: How to Prevent It Postpartum depression (PPD) is the most common complication of childbirth, exceeding gestational diabetes and preterm birth. There are numerous known psychological and risk factors for PPD, including life stressors, lack of support and depression. In our previous […]
Postpartum Depression (PPD) Part 1 of 2
Postpartum Depression (PPD) Part I: Contributing Factors It’s estimated that 1 in 7 women experience postpartum depression(PPD). What’s the difference between PPD and the ‘normal’ fatigue and brain fog experienced by new moms? PPD usually lasts longer and is more debilitating than the common fatigue of a new mom. PPD can hit immediately after giving birth to 12 […]
Postpartum Psychosis
Postpartum psychosis is a very serious mental illness that usually starts in the days or weeks after birth. You may not be able to look after yourself or your baby very well. There are many different symptoms, which include: feeling severely depressed being manic – excessively energetic and talkative quick changes of mood feeling very […]
