Demystifying Postpartum Depression

23/02/2024 37 min Temporada 1 Episodio 10
Demystifying Postpartum Depression

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About 1 in 8 women experiences postpartum depression after having a baby, yet it is something that remains heavily underdiagnosed and not talked about as much as it should. It’s important we address this topic and find our coping mechanisms or get needed interventions early because parenthood does not get easier.Resources mentioned: Action Plan for Depression and Anxiety During Pregnancy and After Birth: https://www.nichd.nih.gov/ncmhep/initiatives/moms-mental-health-matters/moms/action-planNational Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-TLC-MAMA, https://mchb.hrsa.gov/national-maternal-mental-health-hotlinePostpartum Support International: 1-800-944-4773, www.postpartum.net/At GBMC: https://www.gbmc.org/services/postpartum-care-unit/after-you-deliver