Your Health/Post-Partum

New moms and the post-baby sex slump

Ivanna — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:39:22 GMT

Post-baby sex slump. Myth or Fact? Depends who you ask. Regardless, don't be shy or feel guilty about it. Speak up about it to your obgyn and partner.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/03/29/sex.childbirth.pregnancy/?hpt=Mid

Baby Blues vs. Post Partum Depression

Ivanna — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:49:06 GMT

It's important to understand the distinction between "Baby Blues" which is extremely common with new moms vs. PPD which is a more serious condition.

As one of our users noted in the forums,

"Baby Blues" is very common (about 75% feel it) and occurs in the first few weeks after birth. Symptoms include crying for no apparent reason, impatience, irritabiltiy, restlenessness and anxiety. These symptoms are briefly unpleasant and usually disappear on their own as quickly as they came and no medical intervention is required.

BUT....and IF....these symptoms get worse and continue months after delivery and include extreme fatigue, deep sense of hopelessness, loss of appetite, insomnia poor concentration, over or under concern for the baby, uncontrollable crying, lack of interest in the baby, feelings of inadequacy, fear of harming yourself or the baby and exaggerated highs or lows, then you could have developed PPD. Keep in mind that there are various levels of PPD and many alternative forms of treatment including counseling, therapy and if necessary antidepressants.

Serious Signs of Postpartum Issues

Ivanna — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 04:36:08 GMT

Postpartum Complications

Ivanna — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 04:35:36 GMT

Post-Partum Care After C-Section

Ivanna — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:15:46 GMT

Weight Loss After Pregnancy: Reclaiming Your Body

Ivanna — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:13:59 GMT

Sex After Pregnancy

Ivanna — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:11:58 GMT

Postpartum care: What to expect after a vaginal birth

Ivanna — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:10:18 GMT

Exercises to Help You Recover Post-Partum

Ivanna — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:08:20 GMT

Post Partum Depression Blog

Ivanna — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:05:48 GMT