Post
natal depression in mums is well documented, but did you know that dads can suffer the very same thing?
Not exact matches
For any new mums suffering with post
natal depression this year, I am sending you all the support and love
in the world.
Midwife educators can draw fom the material contained
in it to inform discussion of particular issues (ante-
natal education, labour, breastfeeding, post
natal depression, and so on); or to develop a special lecture / seminar on fathers.
My professional background includes certification as a Child Sleep Consultant, as well as qualifications
in post
natal depression and breastfeeding.
If you want to read more about my struggles with post
natal depression then you can find all my posts about it
in the mental health section on my blog.
If you found this post useful you may also like to read the other posts about anxiety, post
natal depression and mental illness over
in the mental health section of my blog.
According to PNDSA (Post
Natal Depression Support Association) «postnatal depression affects between 10 and 30 percent of all mothers, in all circumstances, suffer from this middle - range d
Depression Support Association) «postnatal
depression affects between 10 and 30 percent of all mothers, in all circumstances, suffer from this middle - range d
depression affects between 10 and 30 percent of all mothers,
in all circumstances, suffer from this middle - range
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Mental health doesn't sound that important, compared with the physical safety of mother and child, but when you consider the affects of post
natal depression, psychosis and PTSD, as well as bonding issues, you start to see that the effects of poor psychological / mental health support
in traditional maternal hospitals is a major factor pushing women towards less safe birthing options.