Postpartum Depression Therapy

Postpartum depression, or PPD is a common problem that should not be ignored. Somehow women have learned to expect that the birth of a baby automatically brings exhilaration and joy. Well, not so for many women who feel fine the week after giving birth, but soon after become overwhelmed by feelings of despair and desperation. PPD is a potentially serious illness that affects about one in 10 women. Frequently, the warning signs of PPD go unrecognized and untreated because many women believe they are part of caring for a new baby. Characterized by mild anxiety, withdrawal, tearfulness, fatigue, sleep disturbances and mood swings, postpartum blues or “baby blues” are normal reactions that many mothers experience following childbirth. The onset of postpartum blues usually occurs three to five days after delivery, and should subside as hormonal levels begin to stabilize. Symptoms generally do not last for more than a few weeks. Learn more about Postpartum Depression therapy and see what resources are available at the Center for Growth in Philadelphia.

Perinatal Depression Assessment

Perinatal Depression Assessment: Do you or your loved one suffer from Regular Depression or Perinatal Depression? If you are not sure, use this assessment to help you determine what type of depression you or a continue reading

Ways to Support Someone Suffering From Postpartum Depression

Ways to Support Someone Suffering from Postpartum Depression the most important concept that fathers need to understand is that the diagnosis Postpartum Depression is a real syndrome. Postpartum depression typically happens for one of several continue reading

Handling Unhelpful Friends after the Arrival of a Baby

Handling unhelpful friends and family after the birth of a baby: develop a strategy with your partner about ways to handle unhelpful friends and family. Then, while interfacing with the outside world, support each other.

Our philosophy about Pregnancy Childbirth and the First Year

Our philosophy about Pregnancy, Childbirth and the First Year. pregnancy before during and postpartum: Life will never be the same as you new it. You can’t go back. Parenthood is permanent. Once a child is continue reading

Perinatal Depression Quiz

Center for Growth / Therapy in Philadelphia: Take the perinatal depression quiz to determine what type of depression you or a loved one are suffering from. Regular Depression VS Perinatal Depression. Are you pregnant or continue reading

Postpartum Depression

Postpartum Depression Therapy in Philadelphia, Ocean City, Mechanicsville, Santa Fe: Postpartum depression, or PPD is a common problem that should not be ignored.

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Postpartum Depression Support Group in Philadelphia

The Postpartum Depression Support Group: The Postpartum Depression Support Group is for you if your baby is less than six months old and you find yourself sometimes:

Feeling depressed or anxious
Wondering why motherhood is not continue reading

Postpartum Depression Therapy

Here, at the Center for Growth, Postpartum Depression Therapy is

What you can expect? You can expect a therapist who has had specific training on postpartum depression and experience with other forms of adult depression continue reading

Postpartum Psychosis

Postpartum Psychosis: postpartum psychosis is a serious problem that can result in injury or death to the mother or child. This condition usually starts as postpartum depression that rapidly worsens to the point where the continue reading

Risk factors for Prenatal Depression

Prenatal depression is a type of depression that occurs during pregnancy. It can cause symptoms such as sadness, anxiety, fatigue, and difficulty bonding with the unborn baby.

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Postpartum Extreme Sadness: Postpartum Depression Therapy

Are you experiencing extreme sadness during pregnancy or postpartum? Contrary to popular folklore, 15% of pregnant women experience depression. Some are even so severely depressed they attempt suicide. If you are feeling extremely sad during continue reading

Feeling Guilty about Experiencing Postpartum Depression

Postpartum Depression Therapy in Philadelphia: Feeling guilty about experiencing postpartum depression

Guilty feelings: throughout the months of pregnancy, women, along with their partners have fantasized about what life would be like after the birth of continue reading