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Postpartum Counseling Services  

Hope Clinic for Women offers both individual and group counseling at our Nashville office for women dealing with postpartum depression/anxiety. We also have individual counseling available at our Spring Hill location and a location in Murfreesboro. Our counselors have all received additional training in diagnosing and treating postpartum disorders. Please call 321-0005 with any questions or to schedule an appointment.

 

What is Postpartum Depression?

 “Normal Baby Blues” will subside within 1-2 weeks. Affects 80% of new mothers.  Many women cry easily or feel stressed following the birth of a baby. When this happens within the first two weeks following birth, it is called “baby blues.” However, some women experience a more intense sadness that doesn’t go away. If this lasts for more than a couple of weeks, postpartum depression may be to blame.

 
Symptoms of Postpartum Depression can occur anytime after delivery and last from a few weeks to a year. Affects 10-20% of new mothers.
  • Sad Feelings
  • Feeling anxious or worrying too much
  • Excessive guilt
  • Irritability
  • Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much
  • Trouble concentrating
  • Memory loss
  • Frequent crying
  • Loss of interest in caring for yourself
  • Loss of interest in food or overeating
  • Lack of interest in baby
  • Loss of pleasure or interest in things you used to enjoy 
Seek immediate help or go to the emergency room if you are having thoughts of harming yourself, your baby or someone else. If you are seeing things or hearing voices or engaging in bizarre behaviors seek urgent care.
 
 Postpartum Depression can affect any woman-regardless of age, race, income, culture or education.
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Risk Factors:
  • Previous diagnosis of depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder
  • Family history of mental health problems
  • A history of drug or alcohol abuse
  • Recent stressful event
  • Relationship or financial problems
  • A previous pregnancy in which you suffered from postpartum depression
  • Lack of social support
 
Easing the Symptoms…
  • Rest when your baby rests
  • Let your partner or family know how you are feeling and what they can do to help
  • Make your needs a priority
  • Set limits with your guests
  • Eat well
  • Avoid caffeine and alcohol
  • Take a walk or do something outdoors
  • Get out of the house
  • Don’t compare yourself to other new moms
  • Avoid negative self-talk, don’t blame yourself
  • Delegate household duties
  • Get counseling or find someone you trust to talk to about how you are feeling
  • Take all medications as prescribed
  • Take one day at a time!

 Click here to read a recent article at CNN.com
about Postpartum Depression>>


For more information or to make an appointment, please call our office at 615.321.0005 or e-mail Kristi Marshall a kmarshall@hopeclinicforwomen.org