Perhaps you have heard by now: postpartum depression is the number one complication of childbirth. One in seven women will experience an episode of mood disturbance significant enough to be diagnosed as a clinical illness. Sometimes the most prominent symptoms are feelings of extreme worry,...
Postpartum mood, anxiety and adjustment disorders not only affect the mother but can have an impact on the family system as a whole. Because such disorders commonly affect the emotions and/or behaviors of the mother, it can be difficult for family members to deal and...
Postpartum depression and anxiety are still the number one complications of childbirth, withnearly one in five women experiencing a serious mental health challenge following the birth ofa baby. Fortunately, after years of efforts, the stigma around seeking help is beginning tolessen, and the help available...