Tag: having a baby
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3 Red Flags That Can Create Postpartum Depression
A recent study discovered the risk factors associated with postpartum depression (PPD) symptoms. According to a survey of over 1.1 million mothers worldwide, first-time moms, mothers younger than 25, and mothers of twins have a heightened postpartum depression risk. According to researchers from the University of Virginia School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, and Flo…
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Researchers Prove How a 5:2 Diet Can Prevent Gestational Diabetes
New research from the University of South Australia finds that a 5:2 diet can protect from gestational diabetes. Studies also show that losing weight after the onset of gestational diabetes may prevent type 2 diabetes from developing. However, finding the proper diet to maintain weight loss for moms with a newborn can present challenges. The…
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Woman Beats Post Partum Depression by Reclaiming Her Health
According to CDC research, around 1 in 8 women experience postpartum depression each year. However, these estimates vary by state so that it may be as high as 1 in 5 women. Common symptoms of postpartum depression are similar to symptoms of regular depression but may also include: Crying more often than usual. Feelings of…