Protecting Your Mental Health (Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression)

<div>As soon as most expecting mothers hear the words postpartum depression, they tune out and skip over this topic. If you have never experienced depression, it is the last thing you think you need to know about, especially at a time in your life when you expect to be the happiest. Baby blues and postpartum depression are a complication of birth. The baby blues are estimated to occur in about 50% or more of women. Some studies show an even higher prevalence at nearly 80%. One in seven mothers will experience postpartum depression, and 40% of those mothers will have onset after birth. Over the last few decades, research shows that the number of new moms experiencing postpartum depression is increasing. This episode/article covers the symptoms of the baby blues and postpartum depression, how to get help, and how to protect your mental health postpartum.</div> <div> </div> <div>Thank you to our sponsors</div> <div> </div> <div>20% off <a href="https://pregnancypodcast.com/feet" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mommy Steps</a> or <a href="file:///Users/vanessamerten/Desktop/Postpartum%20Depression%20and%20the%20Baby%20Blues/Text%20Files/Form" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Form</a> insoles with the promo code FEET. Studies show pregnancy can make your feet grow. In one study, 61% of participants had a measurable increase in foot length, and 22% reported going up a shoe size. The thought of going up a shoe size and having to replace every pair of shoes you own might freak you out. The good news is that wearing insoles can protect your feet from going up in size.</div> <div> </div> <div>Did you know that your health insurance will cover the cost of a breast pump? It’s true! In fact, many health insurance plans also cover milk storage bags, breastfeeding prep courses, and more. At <a href= "https://aeroflowbreastpumps.com/pregnancy-podcast/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Aeroflow Breastpumps</a>, you can shop top-rated breast pumps from brands like Medela, Spectra, and Motif without ever opening your wallet. Fill out t