Embracing Motherhood and Fighting Postpartum Depression

Expectant moms are on a roller coaster ride of emotions from pregnancy to childbirth as their bodies and mind change. Although a newborn can bring joy, it can also cause anxiety and depression among parents, especially mothers.

Postpartum depression, also called baby blues, happens after a woman gives birth and is common among 1 in 10 Americans according to the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention (CDC). It is normal to feel sad, anxious, and worried about raising a baby, but it should be gone after a few days. If the feeling of emptiness lasts, then you are experiencing postpartum depression. Symptoms of baby blues include crying more than usual, mood swings, loss of appetite, insomnia, decrease in focus, and feeling guilty about being a good or bad mother. Experiencing postpartum is not a weakness in character, it is a complex and serious mental disorder that may affect daily activities and bonding with your baby if not treated. 

Diagnosing and treating postpartum depression by behavioral healthcare services requires visits, medical history discussions, physical exams, and laboratory tests. This is necessary and ensures you'll get the help you need as soon as possible. 

Treating postpartum depression is treated differently depending on the level of severity. JEHOVAHS BEHAVIORAL CARE LLC
provides support in the form of counseling in Georgia. We have a team of encouraging professionals working closely to help you embrace the challenges and rewards of being a mother. We provide initial psychiatric evaluation and medication management.

Know that you are not alone. We also offer telehealth services to make ourselves available to help you. Call us anytime.