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We have all heard a lot in the media recently about the occurrence of post-partum depression (PPD) in new mothers. There is no ‘test’ to detect PPD or postpartum depression, only a serious of questions that a doctor or psychiatrist can ask to determine the likely causes of a person’s suffering.
(more...) It is normal for any new mother to have a rollercoaster of emotions after the birth of her little one. Taking prenatal vitamins and additional supplements should be seriously considered and discussed with a healthcare professional. Between 50 and 80 percent of new mothers experience what is referred to as Post Partum Depression.
(more...) The Mother’s Act would only help the drug companies, and would mean that women who actually suffer from post-partum depression are no longer taken seriously and do not get the support they need. The result will be over medicated or doped up moms that have no idea how to handle their affliction.
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