Therapy is a psychological approach to treating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, a type of mental health disorders that affect childbearing women. If you are pregnant or postpartum and experiencing distress, you may be wondering how therapy can help you. What is...
Introducing a new sibling to the family can be an exciting but difficult time. Whether you’re giving birth or awaiting adoption, you may be wondering how you can help your child adjust to having a new sibling in the home. Making an effort to understand your older...
What are the baby blues? The baby blues refer to the period of time after giving birth where a mother may feel sad, anxious, and just not herself. They usually begin within a few days of giving birth and gradually resolve within 1 to 2 weeks. The baby blues are a...
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. ...
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....
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