Enjoy your baby! What is postpartum depression, and how can you fight it? We debunk the myths
Enjoy your baby! What is postpartum depression, and how can you fight it? We debunk the myths
Enjoy your baby! What is postpartum depression, and how can you fight it? We debunk the myths
The birth of a baby can trigger a jumble of powerful emotions, from excitement and joy to fear and anxiety. But it can also result in something you might not expect — depression.
Many new moms experience the "baby blues" after childbirth, which commonly include mood swings and crying spells that fade quickly.
But some new moms experience a more severe, long-lasting form of depression known as postpartum depression.
Rarely, an extreme form of postpartum depression known as postpartum psychosis develops after childbirth.
Postpartum depression isn't a character flaw or a weakness.
Sometimes it's simply a complication of giving birth.
If you have postpartum depression, prompt treatment can help you manage your symptoms — and enjoy your baby.
Christina Wichman -- a psychiatrist with Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin joined the Studio A team to talk about postpartum depression, tips on combating it, and some common misconceptions.
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