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panic attack while pregnant

Panic Attack While Pregnant

Experiencing a panic attack during pregnancy can be physically and emotionally overwhelming. The racing heartbeat, shortness of breath, dizziness, or sense of impending doom can ...
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postpartum guilt

Postpartum Guilt

For many new mothers, the postpartum period brings a flood of joy, love, anxiety – and, sometimes, overwhelming guilt. Postpartum guilt is a common but ...
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Bipolar Disorder and Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a time of enormous emotional upheaval, which can present unique challenges for women with bipolar disorder. While many women with this condition have ...
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Postpartum Depression Symptoms Not to Ignore

Though bringing home a new baby should be a joyful and exciting time, many mothers feel overwhelmed, sad, or even disconnected. While mood swings, exhaustion, ...
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Benefits of a Postpartum Support Group

You may have always envisioned early motherhood as a blissful, magical time – but for many women, the postpartum period is emotionally complicated, mentally exhausting, ...
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How to Help Someone With Postpartum Depression

It’s natural to be happy for a close friend who has just had a baby. But the postpartum period is challenging for many women. Instead ...
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