Babies are bundles of joy that change the dynamics of the family unit. However, new mothers also battle postpartum weight gain. According to the NCBI, post-delivery weight retention increases the risk of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, arthritis, and hypertension. Most importantly, baby weight exponentially increases the risk of new mothers suffering from postpartum depression. Losing…
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Postpartum Care: How to Adjust to Motherhood
When you become a mom for the first time, you will definitely experience a flood of mixed emotions. It may be your best moment ever, while at the same time one of the scariest times as a mother. It is in this period of about 5 to 6 weeks, where you adjust to motherhood and…