Tag: postpartum depressionDepression During Pregnancy and Child AggressionA new, British study was recently released that showed a possible link between a woman's depression during pregnancy and later teenage aggression in her children. Although it is vitally important to continually research the subject of pre and postnatal depression, I am critical of this particular study. The subject... Baby Blues or Postpartum Depression?
Postpartum DepressionQUESTION: I know that it's normal to have the "baby blues" right after you have a baby, but my son is six weeks old. I thought everything would be wonderful by now and I would be so in love with my baby. I thought mothering would come easily. It's not... |
Women are most vulnerable to depression and anxiety during pregnancy and the postpartum period. If depression or anxiety is going to surface, it typically happens at this time. How can you tell if what you’re experiencing is normal or if you have postpartum depression (PPD)? There are two main...
