by Elizabeth Brokamp | Dec 29, 2014 | Depression Treatment, Parenting, Postpartum Depression
When a mother brings home a newborn, one of her primary responsibilities is to feed her baby and ensure the baby has enough nutrients to grow. When something unexpected disrupts her ability to do that, it can be a devastating blow — not only because of concern...
by Elizabeth Brokamp | Nov 11, 2014 | Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy, Women's Issues
Pregnancy bed rest is a deceptively simple term for a prescription that involves a radical reconfiguration of a woman’s life. Having spent six months on bed rest between two pregnancies, I can say from personal experience that bed rest is a lot harder than...
by Elizabeth Brokamp | Nov 7, 2014 | Depression Treatment, Postpartum Depression
If you’ve been feeling depressed, tired, sluggish, or overly anxious, one of the first things you want to do is schedule a physical with your doctor, including a full panel of blood work. The reason? The key to your change in mood may be in your blood....
by Elizabeth Brokamp | Oct 7, 2014 | Blog, Postpartum Depression
Having a baby is one of the most profound experiences a woman can have; it’s also profound in its impact. Typically, there is not a single area of a woman’s life that remains unaffected by childbirth: bodies change, relationships change, work demands change, practical...
