When my daughter was born, I was aware of postpartum depression and found myself on the lookout for symptoms. With a personal and family history of mood disorders, I was practically waiting for that feeling of hopelessness and almost expecting difficulty in bonding with my baby. My Unexpected Experience with Postpartum Anxiety What I wasn’t prepared for was the gripping anxiety and fear that made leaving the house difficult, images of horrific accidents playing in my mind and an inability to calm down if any little thing happened (a rash, cough, dip in feedings or diapering). I had postpartum anxiety and wasn’t prepared at all. Understanding Postpartum Mood Disorders: More Than Just Depression Postpartum anxiety is only one of several mood disorders that may occur after giving birth. As many as 1 in 5 women experience by Anuhea Pizana November/December 2024 HAWAII PARENT 49 “As many as 1 in 5 women experience some sort of postpartum mood disorder.”
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