• The Fourth Trimester-Navigating Postpartum

  • Mar 8 2024
  • Length: 1 hr
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The Fourth Trimester-Navigating Postpartum

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  • According to the Mayo Clinic: “The birth of a baby can start a variety of powerful emotions, from excitement and joy to fear and anxiety. But it can also result in something you might not expect—depression. Most new moms experience postpartum baby blues after childbirth, which commonly include mood swings, crying spells, anxiety and difficulty sleeping. Baby blues usually begin within the first 2 to 3 days after delivery and may last for up to two weeks. But some new moms experience a more severe, long-lasting form of depression known as postpartum depression. Sometimes it is called peripartum depression because it can start during pregnancy and continue after childbirth. Rarely, an extreme mood disorder called postpartum psychosis also may develop after childbirth. Postpartum depression is not a character flaw or a weakness. Sometimes it is simply a complication of giving birth. If you have postpartum depression, prompt treatment can help you manage your symptoms and help you bond with your baby.” Join Renee and Alexandra for a Part Two discussion continuing the Scary First Baby talk they had on February 16, 2024 as Alexandra talks about her struggles with this challenges after the birth of her son.
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