Postpartum psychosis (PP) is a psychiatric condition that develops shortly after childbirth. It occurs in approximately 1 to 2 out of every 1,000 births. Identifying and treating postpartum psychosis early on is very important. What is postpartum psychosis?...
Postpartum post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one type of perinatal condition that can develop after childbirth. Surveys show that approximately 1 to 15% of women develop postpartum PTSD, but up to 35% of women may experience some symptoms of the condition. ...
What is infertility? By definition, infertility is the inability to get pregnant after 1 year of trying in women under age 35 or after 6 months of trying in women over age 35. Around 5 to 10% of couples in the United States have difficulty getting or staying pregnant....
It’s no secret that women’s bodies change dramatically during pregnancy. You gain weight, your uterus grows, and your organs shift. And the changes don’t end there. After giving birth your body is further faced with healing from either a vaginal or cesarean delivery....
What is separation anxiety? Separation anxiety is an all-too-common experience for toddler parents. During this developmental stage, children may protest separation by crying, screaming, clinging, and throwing temper tantrums. Children may experience separation...
For many women, pregnancy involves some level of anxiety. It is normal to be scared to give birth. Women may feel worried about the pregnancy, becoming a mother, the baby’s health, or how this new role will affect other areas of life (such as work, marriage, and...
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