Massage Therapy For Post Partum Depression
Depression - postpartum; Postnatal depression
Treatment
A new mother who has any symptoms of postpartum depression should take steps right away to get help.
Here are some other helpful tips:
- Ask your partner, family, and friends for help with the baby's needs and in the home.
- Don't hide your feelings. Talk about them with your partner, family, and friends.
- Don't make any major life changes during pregnancy or right after giving birth.
- Don't try to do too much, or to be perfect.
- Make...
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