Things I like about this article: 1. illustrates and articulates that depression is not only emotional complication that can arise in the postpartum period - talks about anxiety and even OCD 2. acknowledges that for many women, these complications actually start DURING pregnancy 3. calls the disconnect between expectations & reality of new parenthood the Gerber Myth 4. acknowledges that some women dont seek medication because of false belief that they cannot take anti-anxiety or antidepressant while breastfeeding 5. demonstrates the importance of a) having timely access to providers who are knowledge about perinatal mood disorders, b) sharing your history, and c) how for many women, a combination of therapy and medication is helpful 6. The most important message, experts say, is that treatment is available – and it works.
Posted on: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 19:17:26 +0000
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