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The Impact of Mental Health Disorders during Pregnancy and in the Year Following
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The Impact of Mental Health Disorders during Pregnancy and in the Year Following

Mental health disorders often make it extremely difficult for new and expectant mothers to get through the day, let alone manage during pregnancy, respond to the needs of their infant or attend to other children.

Recent research has revealed that many depressed mothers describe feeling no joy. Instead they feel like they are down a black hole, numb, detached, alone and unable to cope or interact with their baby or their life.

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Perinatal Mental Health
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Perinatal Mental Health

Pregnancy and adjusting to a new baby can be rewarding, but also brings changes and challenges. While some days will be better than others, for some women who experience mental health problems each day is a struggle.

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