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Health & Nutrition

January 15

Postpartum Psychosis Symptoms and Risk Factors

Postpartum depression isn't the only thing women who gave birth need to worry about.

Have you seen the movie Tully (available on the Apple Store and soon on Google Play)? Mom of three Marlo, played by award-winning actress Charlize Theron, looked like she was getting the help she needed during the overwhelming and often demanding stage
Health & Nutrition

September 21

Postpartum Mood and Anxieties

You are not alone, and you don't have to endure symptoms of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

About eight to 10 percent of women who have given birth experience postpartum depression (PPD), a condition that even with the widespread awareness campaign continues to get shunned because "it's just hormones." But, as experts have said, it isn't the only condition
Labor & Childbirth

September 5

Postpartum Checkup: Don't Wait for Six Weeks Before Having One

Postnatal care is as crucial as pre-conception and prenatal checkups.

Women who find out they're pregnant will schedule a prenatal visit asap. (We do recommend pre-conception checkups, too). But what is also critical is making sure you are as religious with your postnatal checkups. In fact, the new guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and
Health & Nutrition

August 29

Not Depressed But Not Feeling Yourself Either Postpartum? Check Your Symptoms Here

Experts have created a more comprehensive diagnosis for women suffering anxiety, stress and more after birth.

Many Pinay moms have reached out to us wondering about their emotions postpartum. They have panic attacks, they easily get irritated, they seem to cry constantly, they can't get over the fear something horrible will happen to the baby — in short,

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