According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 9 women experience postpartum depression. Becoming a new parent is challenging; postpartum symptoms can exacerbate those challenges and impact a mother's ability to attach and bond with her new baby. Increased isolation and loneliness are also associated with this condition. Read more about the signs of postpartum depression here.
In recent years, postpartum depression has been discussed more openly; yet, it is still not uncommon for women to keep their symptoms to themselves.
My approach with mothers and infants is to collaboratively create the most optimum environment for mother and baby to thrive. This includes working on issues of postpartum depression as soon as they present and providing the dyad with ongoing support and treatment.
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