Motherhood is a huge transition, so it’s not surprising that the changes that come with it can throw our mental health for a loop: About one in every five to seven moms can experience a perinatal mood disorder during pregnancy or in the first year after giving birth.While postpartum depression, or PPD, is often discussed, it’s important to recognize that it’s not the only mental health condition that can affect new moms during this period.“Postpartum anxiety tends to be underlooked,” says Dr. Shelly Orlowsky, a licensed clinical psychologist based in Miami Beach, Florida, who specializes in re...
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