Women inflicted with Postpartum Depression and Anxiety PPDA often wonder how long they must endure their symptoms. It’s normal to hope that there is some magic cut-off date for these symptoms – to hope that their mood goes back to normal and the condition itself is completely temporary. Bear in mind though, a PPD/A episode is no easy thing, and there’s no one reason why a woman suffers with … [Read more...]
15 Things That Happen To Your “V” Muscles When Giving Birth
For nine months you’ve watched your belly go from flat to the size of—well, a full-term baby. During each trimester your body went through visible (and a few not so visible) changes. Now it’s time for the big show. (Also NOTE Below: Real Talk on how to tighten up that vagina after the baby!) You’re in labor and your baby’s birthday is only hours away. Pregnancy isn’t the only three-stage … [Read more...]
Learn The Truth About Postpartum Depression In The Next 60 Seconds
Postpartum depression - "This is as common as down syndrome" -TERESA M.TWOMEY, JD You may be surrounded by friends and family, smiling and admiring your newborn, yet you feel a profound loneliness you’ve never felt before... You may feel all you want to do is cry, or scream. Read my personal story featured on [Postpartum Support International] You may feel angry and anxious, or even … [Read more...]
Why Is Eating Your Placenta After Birth So Common Here In The USA?
A growing number of postpartum women are consuming their placenta after birth in three forms: 1. Dried 2. Formed into pills or “placenta capsules” : Video on making pill out of placenta: 3. Cooked - How to cook placenta: Interesting video on a women cooking her placenta AND eating it: 4. Raw Can you eat your placenta? Yes. Placenta encapsulation benefits: Some … [Read more...]