Returning to Work Postpartum
MAY 16, 2025Whether it’s six weeks or six months postpartum, the shift back into a professional role often comes with a mix of emotions and a host of physical considerations.
Read MorePostpartum anxiety would be diagnosed for any woman who meets diagnostic criteria, for an anxiety disorder, within one year of giving birth.
Postpartum anxiety is extremely common and oftentimes goes unnoticed because many women believe that an increase in anxiety is just something that comes along with motherhood, which it does, to some extent. However, when a woman is experiencing any of these symptoms, it's time to seek help from your provider:
Women at increased risk for postpartum anxiety include:
If you or anyone you know meet that criteria, it's important to be evaluated by a medical professional.
Whether it’s six weeks or six months postpartum, the shift back into a professional role often comes with a mix of emotions and a host of physical considerations.
Read MoreWhether it's a lack of motivation, feeling overwhelmed, or simply having a loss of appetite, nourishing yourself can feel impossible when you're already struggling.
Read MoreBehavioral telehealth offers services to patients from their own space, regardless of barriers such as transportation, childcare, stigma, and busy schedules.
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