Post partum stress is a clinical depression that is usually experienced by mothers right after giving birth. Such symptoms include sadness, fatigue, changing in sleeping and eating habits, reduced libido, crying episodes, irritability and anxiety. A wide range of emotions like joy, anxiety, exhaustion and stress are likely to be experienced by new moms after [...]
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The last few weeks before pregnancy ends can cause a lot of anxiety for the expectant mother and her partner. Many moms-to-be lose sleep over constant worrying about their imminent labor and delivery. Anxiety has been known to influence the outcome of labor and childbirth, so it is crucial that anxiety is dealt with before [...]
Continue reading Overcoming Childbirth Fears and Looking Forward to a Beautiful BirthMost pregnant women complain of extreme fatigue during pregnancy especially in the first trimester. Even women who have never had sleeping problems will develop sleeping disturbance during this time. According to the National Sleep Foundation’s 1998 Women and Sleep Poll, 78 % of women report more disturbed sleep during this time than any other occasion. [...]
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