Delia Petrescu
BA, MA, Registered Psychotherapist (RP) – founder of Get Reconnected Psychotherapy Services
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Becoming a new parent is often pictured as a joyous time filled with cuddles and coos. But what if you’re feeling more cloudy than sunny, more low than high? If you’re feeling down, anxious, or just not yourself after having your baby, you might be experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety.
What’s Going On?
Postpartum depression is a type of depression that can affect new moms after their child is born. It is thought to be caused by a mix of hormonal changes and maternal stress. Women of different ages and socioeconomic backgrounds can be affected by postpartum depression. Postpartum depression is distinct from the ‘baby blues’, which affect up to 80% of new moms and often last from a couple of days to a few weeks following the delivery of a child. Click here if you want to find out more about postpartum depression.
What Postpartum Depression Feels Like?
New parents frequently suffer a number of changes in their physical and emotional health during the postpartum period. It might be difficult for individuals to deal and adjust, especially when balancing these changes with daily living. Some of the symptoms can include:
Treatment for Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression can be effectively treated with therapy. There are several types of therapy that can be beneficial for postpartum depression.
Here are a few that have been found to be effective:
Postpartum Therapy Plans at Get Reconnected Psychotherapy Services
At Get Reconnected Psychotherapy Services, we understand that no individual experiences difficulties in the same way. As such, we tailor our approaches to each person in order to provide the best possible care. The following are some of the ways we can help with in the treatment of postpartum depression:
If you are a mother suffering from postpartum depression, you are not alone! It is estimated that 1 in 7 women experience depression during or after pregnancy. The good news is that there is help available and you can overcome postpartum depression. With the right treatment plan, you can begin to feel like yourself again. In therapy, you will work through the emotions and behaviours that are contributing to how you are feeling. You will learn coping mechanisms and gain insight into your condition. For more information about our approaches, please contact us at [email protected] If you are ready, you can book your first therapy session
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