What Causes Post Natal Depression (Part 2)
by Dr Emma Gray - 20th October, 2014
The first part of this blog looked at how previous episodes of depression and low self esteem can make a new mother vulnerable to post natal depression. Part 2 considers another three vulnerability factors. 1. Expectations of Motherhood The media presents motherhood in a way that creates very unrealistic expectations, how many times have you heard a new mother say that they didn’t realise how hard it was going to be? These expectations make the new mother vulnerable to depression when she realises she cannot meet them. Whether that it […]...
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