Maternal mental health conditions are the leading cause of preventable maternal mortality and morbidity in the US. Dr. Marra Ackerman, a psychiatrist at NYU Langone Health, shares the key warning signs for these conditions while dispelling three major myths about the postpartum period.
New baby, new emotions.
Over 80% of new mothers experience the “baby blues” shortly after childbirth due to changing hormones, exhaustion and stress. The “baby blues” are characterized by rapid mood shifts — from joy to tears — but they usually resol... [5584 chars]