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Postpartum Depression Counseling
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Northern Virginia and Washington DC Postpartum Depression and New Mothers Counseling convenient to Warrenton, Manassas and Fairfax, VA
Postpartum Depression (The "Baby Blues")
For every new mother having a baby is a challenging time, both physically and emotionally. After having a baby, many women experience an array of strong emotions, from excitement and happiness to apprehension and anxiety. The birth of a new baby can also result in something most people might not expect - depression.
Many new mothers go through a mild case of the baby blues following childbirth, and in many instances this passes with time. Sometimes these baby blues are more significant and don't subside. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists reports that approximately 10 percent of new mothers experience some form of postpartum depression - a form of depression that develops within the first six months after childbirth. Mothers who have postpartum depression experience feelings such as sadness, anxiety and nervousness, sometimes these are strong enough to make even the most basic of daily tasks difficult.
If you're depressed, prompt treatment can help you manage your symptoms, feel like yourself again and enjoy the new baby in your life.
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Life Enrichment Counseling Center offers counseling, therapy and support groups for new mothers. Our Postpartum Depression services are facilitated by Kimberly Ragan, MSW, LCSW who has previously worked with expecting and new mothers for the well-respected Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences with the Emory University Women's Mental Health Program.
Please call (703) 754-0636 for more information.
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