What are the Postpartum Blues?

Episode 7 July 01, 2022 00:04:02
What are the Postpartum Blues?
The Believers Medicine Podcast
What are the Postpartum Blues?

Jul 01 2022 | 00:04:02

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Show Notes

Generally speaking, having a baby is a joyful event. Notwithstanding, woman can feel an array of emotions following the birth of a child, including depression. Particularly, many women experience post-partum blues after delivery. The word post means “after” and partum is defined as “childbirth.” Therefore, the postpartum blues refers to a woman feeling “a little down” following the birth of a baby. About 40% of woman may experience post-partum blues within a week following the delivery of a child. Let’s find out more about post-partum blues and how to treat this condition.

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