Sex Therapy 101 with Cami Hurst Postpartum: Mental, Relational, and Sexual Health
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Jul 19, 2023 Delve into the ups and downs of postpartum health, with a special focus on mental well-being and communication strategies for new parents. Discover how family dynamics shift and the importance of nurturing adult relationships during this transition. Learn about changes in intimacy and sexual health after childbirth, including pelvic floor therapy and alternative practices. Explore the struggle of balancing motherhood with personal identity, and the importance of self-care and support in this new chapter.
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Postpartum Depression Timeline
- Postpartum depression can start anytime in the first 12 months after delivery.
- Untreated, symptoms may persist beyond a year for many women.
Recognize Varied Depression Symptoms
- Do not dismiss postpartum depression if symptoms include anger or resentment.
- Depression can manifest as mood shifts, not just crying or inability to get out of bed.
Personal Postpartum Depression Experience
- Cami Hurst personally experienced postpartum depression as wishing for an accident to get help.
- This illustrates non-typical emotional expressions of postpartum depression beyond suicidality or harm.