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Guest Blog: Perinatal Mental Health
Because I have a thyroid issue, my doctor warned me that I would be more at risk for post-partum depression. Her exact sentiments were “this will probably happen to you, so let your partner know the signs and symptoms so he can intervene.” After I recovered from the trials of labor and delivery, I felt better than I ever had emotionally. I felt like Wonder Woman. I was so content and happy, my dreams of motherhood having been met. I was the opposite of depressed. I loved my post partum curves and my little family. I don’t say any of this to minimalize some women who don’t feel these things.…