It is a well-known fact that many new mothers suffer what is known as post-partum blues after delivering their baby. The emotions can range from a sense of loss of not carrying a baby anymore, or even hit extremes of feeling bad from the added weight. In any case, it is one of the most… Read more »
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Understanding Postpartum Psychiatric Issues
Women have the unique quality of carrying and giving birth to the new hopes and dreams of the human species. This is a time that has both great expectations of hope and bounti-ful joy for all. These expectations however may be altered or only briefly experienced. The postpar-tum period may be influenced by several psychiatric… Read more »
ByeBye Baby Blues
Having a baby is exhilarating as well as exhausting. After giving birth, many women encounter a sense of anticlimax or what are commonly known as the “baby blues”. This article sets out some simple tips for dealing with the baby blues.
Postpartum Depression – How to Tell If You Have It
Postpartum depression is a debilitating disease and should be treated as such. So how do you know if you’re a victim of postpartum depression or just experiencing normal baby blues?