Toms River is a wonderful place to raise a family. Affordable with great access to nature and city accommodations, this sprawling town has the suburban safety with all of the conveniences of a city. It’s no wonder that so many people have decided to raise a family here.
When raising a family, maternal health is of the utmost importance. Maternal health refers to the health of a mother during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period. Pregnancy and childbirth are periods of intense hormonal and physical changes, during which your body will be pushed to its limit. Maintaining good physical, emotional, and mental health won’t just improve your quality of life; it’s also important for the health of your child.
1 in 7 New Moms Suffer from Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression or the “baby blues” (for milder cases) is a type of depression that can occur after giving birth. New moms might cry more frequently, feel guilty, inadequate, exhausted, and irritable, as well as fluctuate between highs and lows.
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Anxiety After Giving Birth
Giving birth is a monumental experience! But the small, vulnerable child it gifts you relies on you for . . . everything. Postpartum anxiety is common, and for understandable reasons. Although some new-parent stress is inevitable, prolonged or severe anxiety can be detrimental to a mother's and baby's health.
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Taking Care of Yourself Means Greater Health for Your Baby, Too
Babies are exhausting, especially if you’ve just given birth! Many mothers talk about a bone-deep fatigue that makes doing things like caring for themselves and their child feel impossible.
Some fatigue is understandable, but no one deserves to live in pure exhaustion 100% of the time. Part of maternal health therapy will be about getting you to a place where you feel like you can live your life again.
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Post-Birth Pain
The human body is an exceptional thing, but giving birth is still an intense experience for it. Back pain, vaginal pain, c-section pain, and more are unfortunately all too common after giving birth.
Although therapy for maternal health may not be able to cure you of these aches and pains, the mind and body have a substantial connection, and therapy can help you take care of yourself holistically.
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After giving birth, much of the focus is on the newborn baby. Don’t neglect your maternal health, which is a vital part of mother and child health. Talk with a maternal health therapist in Toms River.
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