It is my belief that it is the perfect storm of many things that have impacted all of us over the last three years or so. I have my thoughts on why this happening and my website blog shares some advice on what you can do to move back into a place of motivation, energy and thriving. The number of people I am seeing in clinic who are already burnt out even though it is only February is alarming. I wrote a passionate blog this week that is less of an educational piece about a particular health condition and more of a call to action. Postnatal Depression - Performance in Health This blog might be helpful for those requiring that support. Supporting women so that they may understand and be aware of some of the signs of post-natal depression is critical in getting support early and recognizing when it’s time to ask for help. Postnatal depression on the other hand is a different condition entirely and can appear in the first 6 months after delivery and strike a debilitating blow for many, making motherhood an incredibly challenging time. Whilst the baby blues is very common following the first week after delivery, it usually begins to subside by week two or thereabouts. Restoring nutrient stores especially if your diet prior & during pregnancy was not optimal is a critical KPI for your health and wellbeing.Īs a naturopath, supporting women throughout preconception, pregnancy and post-partum recovery is important for mum, baby, and the whole family. And then there is the challenge of supporting and bonding with your baby and navigating the practice of breastfeeding. The perfect storm of lack of sleep, high stress & a hormonal rollercoaster after giving a huge amount of your nutrition to your baby throughout pregnancy and breastfeeding, can take a toll. Please know that it is extremely common for new mums to become rundown during this time which I call the fourth trimester. A recent post and website blog was on post-natal depletion.

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