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Understanding Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) by Jess Hedgepeth, MS, PMHC
Bringing a baby into the world is a life-changing experience, but for many mothers, it can also come with unexpected emotional and mental health challenges. Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) are the most common complications of childbirth, affecting 1 in 7 women and leading to 800,000 reported cases each year in the U.S.
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Improve Your Mood Postpartum
We know that Postpartum Mental Health struggles are the #1 Complication of Childbirth, with as many as 1 in 5 women developing Postpartum Depression after baby is born. The transition to parenthood can leave you feeling physically exhausted, and all those sleepless nights can take a toll on your mental health and emotional well-being. Taking care of YOU couldn’t be more important after baby’s arrival.
Here are three Postpartum Essentials to focus on and build into your Postpartum Plan. These things will improve your mood after baby comes. They may also reduce the risk of Postpartum Mental Health Disorders from emerging, or help things improve if you are experiencing them.
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Navigating Lactation: Answering Your Most Common Questions
As a new parent, starting the journey of breastfeeding can be both exciting and overwhelming. Having many questions as you navigate this new experience is normal. In this blog post, I’ll talk about some of the most commonly asked lactation questions to help you gain a better understanding and feel more confident in your breastfeeding journey.
