Postpartum Depression
Postpartum Depression Counseling in Center City Philadelphia: Not all women experience a sense of elation after the birth of their children. Recently, it has been more common for women to describe their varying depressive feelings in an illness called "postpartum depression." This isn't something to be ashamed about, though if you feel as though you are suffering from this disease, explore this section and begin to learn tips so that you can handle these new emotions. Learn to become a better you, and a better parent to your newborn.
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Feeling Guilty about Experiencing Postpartum Depression
Common reasons women feel guilty about experiencing postpartum depression and tips on what to do.
Postpartum Depression
What is postpartum depression and things to be concerned about.
Postpartum Depression and Expectations of Motherhood
When experiences don’t meet our expectations—what we imagined something to be like or feel like—it is a big disappointment. And, when we have expectations for ourselves, and we fall short of fulfilling those expectations, we can be very hard on ourselves, and unforgiving. This is especially true for people who are used to being able to handle whatever comes their way. Many times our expectations are unrealistic, but we don’t realize it, and instead feel depressed. For that reason, it is important to have realistic expectations for things. If you find that an experience is nothing like you expected, you need to revise those expectations and make them more reasonable. This doesn’t mean you failed, it means you set up a scenario that is simply not possible for you or anyone else. Now that the reality is here, its time to adjust your expectations and goals for yourself.
Postpartum Depression Therapy
What is postpartum depression therapy at the Center for Growth, Inc.
Prepare for Motherhood Class
12 week psychoeducational new mother class
Risk factors for Prenatal Depression
Risk factors for prenatal depression & postpartum depression during pregnancy (prenatal)