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Wellness

February 10

Mom Shares How Art Therapy Helped Her Overcome Depression

“I look back sa bansa natin and it’s still partly a taboo topic, and hindi makapagbukas ang karamihan ng mga nanay because we are so scared to be judged. So I’m here to share my story.”

Postpartum depression (PPD), also called postnatal depression, remains to be discussed at length here in the Philippines, yet it is the most common complication of childbirth, according to WHO.Studies show that 1 out of 7 mothers across the world experience symptoms of
Labor & Childbirth

November 16

Moms of Boys at Higher Risk of Postpartum Depression

A new study is the first to establish the link between carrying a baby boy and developing depressive symptoms.

Giving birth is a life-changing experience, and you won't realize just how much until it happens to you. You're adjusting to having another human being entirely dependent on you, adjusting to a new body, and dealing with a roller-coaster of emotions during
Wellness

October 10

New Fathers Also Experience Postpartum Depression: 10 Red Flags

What you need to know about paternal postnatal depression

Yes, postpartum depression is real, but it does not only affect moms. The demands and challenges of being a new parent can also wreak havoc on a dad's mental health. Paternal Postnatal Depression (PPND) is not exactly new. Previous studies have found that
Labor & Childbirth

April 16

Easter Wish: A Clinic That Caters to New Moms with Depression

We found a clinic abroad that could be emulated here so moms who suffer from depression won't be afraid to seek help.

Since the Department of Health (DOH) launched the national suicide prevention hotline (dubbed as Hopeline) in September 2016, at least 2,208 women, between the ages of ages of 20 and 39, called to sought for help, according to GMA News. (Male callers came
Labor & Childbirth

January 20

Dad Loses Wife, Writes Emotional Message About PPD

He wrote about the pressure for new moms and the expectation that comes with breastfeeding.

Postpartum depression is real, and, often, a neglected condition that many dismiss as baby blues. According to the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of eight women suffer PPD. Symptoms include anger, withdrawal, lack of connection to the baby, worrying about
Labor & Childbirth

November 4

Epidural May Offer More Than Just Childbirth Pain Relief

A new study claims an epidural may have an added mental benefit -- yes, there is a but.

Giving birth au naturel is often how many pregnant women would like to welcome their child into this world. It certainly shows off a woman's strength and should be celebrated. Having said that, there is still nothing wrong if you are considering

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