Those who are at risk for preterm labor, who experience health problems during pregnancy, who have a history of infertility or have had
a previous traumatic birth experience may also experience pregnancy as a stressful time.
He is very passionate about providing comprehensive obstetric care (along with his multidisciplinary team) for women (during pregnancy, childbirth and the immediate postpartum period) with all kinds of perinatal mental illnesses,
previous traumatic birth experiences, bereavement and complex social issues.
Not exact matches
These
experiences led to my passion for supporting and empowering women as they give
birth, especially after a
previous C - section or
traumatic birth experience.
With Susan Lane, CD, LCCE, CLC, she teaches Another
Birth / Another Story, classes for couples who have experienced a previous difficult or traumatic b
Birth / Another Story, classes for couples who have
experienced a
previous difficult or
traumatic birthbirth.
While we can't predict who will develop postpartum depression and / or postpartum anxiety while pregnant, there can be important indicators such as a family history, a
previous episode, feelings of isolation and stress, pregnancy complications or
traumatic birth experiences.
You are at a higher risk for PPD if you have
previous experience with depression, have a
traumatic birth experience (also be on the lookout for symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder, or PTSD), your child has special medical needs, and / or you feel a lack of help or emotional support.