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Postpartum
Depression
As most women know, taking care of a newly-born infant can be
a wonderful thing, but also very stressful. But for women who
suffer from depression, postpartum depression is a real
medical condition that can make caring for a newborn lead to
feelings of sadness and anxiety.
It's estimated
that up to 70% of new mothers deal with feelings of mild
sadness after giving birth. But an estimated 13% of new moms
will suffer from postpartum depression, an illness that needs
psychiatric medical attention.
Symptoms of
postpartum depression may include:
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Constantly
feeling tired
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Feeling
worthless, helpless, hopeless or sad
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Trouble falling
asleep, or oversleeping
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Changes to how
hungry a woman is
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Trouble
concentrating on things
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Crying when
there isn't a noticeable reason to
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Lack of interest
in a woman's baby
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Fear that a
woman may hurt herself or her baby
For the sake of
the mother's health, and that of her baby, it's important for
women suffering from postpartum depression to seek treatment.
What a mother may consider to be "bad parenting" can actually
be a real medical condition. Fortunately, this condition can
be treated.
Schedule a New
or Follow-Up
Appointment:
Dr. Dansereau is
currently accepting new patients. To schedule your first
appointment, please call 504-897-0201 now. Existing patients can
schedule follow-up appointments by phone, or can
click here to schedule online.
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