It is usually a very happy occasion when a baby is born. but with the baby, come many expectations of the parents and, especially, the mother. aside from the obvious basic care such as feeding, changing diapers and bathing, there are many other expectations. for...
Contrary to widespread beliefs, pregnancy does not protect a woman from depression. According to a recent study published in the Archives of Women's Mental Health in February 2012, up to 20% of pregnant women experience some symptoms of depression. That means 1 in every 5...
Pregnant women in Canada have been encouraged to make a birth plan for over two decades. In her birth plan a woman is supposed to state her wants, wishes and preferences regarding any interventions during labour and birth. Many women choose to make a plan that is natural...
Every new parent and, especially every mother suffers from some sleep deprivation in the first few week/months following the arrival of the baby. But researchers have now identified a strong link between excessive sleep deprivation and postpartum depression. At the 4th World Congress on Women's...
We used to think that pregnancy was a time of bliss for women; a time when extremely high levels of "feel good" hormones are present and protect the woman from a mood disorder. However, reseach in recent year puts the percentage of depressed and/or anxious...