Life after welcoming a baby into the world looks different – it’s messy, beautiful and exhausting. As you nurture the newest addition to your family, remember yourself too. Hormones shift significantly after giving birth, which can leave you feeling sad, anxious or overwhelmed.
If you’re looking for support in postpartum, you’ll want to listen to the latest episode of The Healthiest You podcast about
postpartum depression. In Part Two of our podcast series, you’ll hear from psychiatrist
Samantha Cerimele, MD, with Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health.
Is it “baby blues” or postpartum depression? What increases your risk for postpartum depression? Should you try placenta encapsulation? What treatment options are available for postpartum depression? How can the
WAVES (Women Adjusting to Various Emotional States) program help? We answer these questions and more on The Healthiest You podcast this month.
Chapters:
- 0:01 - Intro
- 0:11 - “Baby blues” vs. postpartum depression
- 1:27 - This may increase your risk for postpartum depression
- 2:15 - Ways to prevent postpartum depression
- 3:09 - Placenta encapsulation
- 5:17 - Reaching out for help
- 6:04 - Treatment options
- 8:57 - Talk therapy
- 10:01 - Helpful things to include in your routine
- 11:45 - Advice for moms and our programs
What is The Healthiest You?
Amanda Newman with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) talks with clinicians and experts across LVHN to learn practical health tips for everyday life. Each episode has one goal - to empower you to be the healthiest you. While you’re balancing all the responsibilities – work, mom life (kids, dogs, cats and chickens included), family, friends and the never-ending to-do list – you deserve to take a moment of time to focus on your health.