Post-partum Depression is a mix of physical, emotional, and behavioral changes that happen after giving birth or miscarriage. This kind of depression typically occurs about four weeks after delivery. The “baby blues” occurs the first few weeks after childbirth. Baby…
Here are some important things to know about postpartum depression (PPD): There is a difference between normal hormonal changes and PPD: Due to hormonal changes, feeling low in an instant and then back to normal is a part of motherhood.…
1. Exercise: Exercise holds great importance in reducing symptoms of depression. Through exercise, the brain is signaled to release endorphins which are in turn the body’s natural painkillers. These feel good chemicals can help enhance your mood. In addition, exercise…
Postpartum depression is something that is very normal for mothers to experience. Having postpartum depression does not mean you are weak! It is also not anything that you should be ashamed of. Symptoms The symptoms of postpartum depression are similar…
Postpartum Depression is a depressive disorder experienced by some people following childbirth. It is not fully known what causes this disorder, postpartum depression can affect any person who has given birth, not just those who are predisposed to depressive disorders…
Sometimes women suffer with depression immediately after child birth and this depression is known as postpartum depression. There are five kinds of postpartum depression, any of which can occur after child birth; however similar depression can also occur before or…
So you’ve just given birth to a lovely baby. You should be feeling happy, right? But why do you feel down? Why do negative thoughts invade your mind? Why do you sometimes feel that you hate your baby? Perhaps it…
Shaudi Adel, LCSW – Clinical Director at Centered Mind Therapy As we continue to tread along during these cold, winter months in the city, I do find myself complaining about the cold and frigid winds outdoors, and sometimes even the…