If you are a new parent and you feel disjointed and sad with rapid unexpected mood swings, then chances are you are suffering from postpartum depression. As 1 in every 7 parents suffer from postpartum depression, there are various treatments available both from natural as well as medicinal perspective. Mental state for postpartum depression Scientists claim… Read More »
Let’s be honest: Coaching women in the postpartum period requires a unique set of knowledge and skills. Women who are postpartum have not only just “grown” a human, but birthed that human and been thrown into the demanding role of motherhood. They may struggle with… Pelvic organ prolapse Diastasis recti Postpartum depression Incontinence C-section recovery… Read More »
Twenty years ago, when we started screening for postpartum depression at our hospital, an obstetrics nurse gave the new mother a questionnaire at the mother’s six week visit. If everything went as planned, the mother filled out the form, returned it to tne nurse, who gave it to us. We tallied up the scores, and,… Read More »