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Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression in Philadelphia: Is motherhood not what you expected? Are you feeling fatigued, anxious, depressed, extreme sadness, worried, guilty or simply not yourself? Many pregnant women and new mothers are not prepared for the wide range of negative feelings that they are experiencing. Pregnancy and motherhood were supposed to be wonderful. Because motherhood is typically discussed only in positive terms, many women have unrealistic expectations. The therapists at the Center for Growth have provided articles and tips on working through postpartum depression.

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.

Risk Factors for Prenatal Depression & Postpartum Depression continue reading

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

Causes of Prenatal and Postpartum Depression

Postpartum Depression Therapy in Philadelphia: Prenatal and postpartum depression are considered to be a type of mood disorder.

Prenatal depression and postpartum depression are caused by a combination of hormonal changes and life stressors.

During continue reading

What is a Doula?

What is a doula: A Doula is a coach to support parents-to-be during this transitionary period of labor & delivery as well as the few first few days after the baby is born. A doula continue reading

Breastfeeding Versus Formula

Breastfeeding versus Formula: Breastfeeding or formula, what to do? That is the question that many new moms struggle with. Most women, when imagining what life will be like when they are a new mom, choose continue reading

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