Study: Postpartum Depression Alleviated With Prenatal Anti-Anxiety Therapy

A preventative approach to common mental health issues using cognitive behavioral therapy benefits mothers and babies. 
Study: Postpartum Depression Alleviated With Prenatal Anti-Anxiety Therapy
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Societal expectations that the postpartum period is filled with joy can make episodes of depression feel exponentially more isolating when as many as one in five mothers experience it.

The effects of postpartum depression can be felt by women and their children—sometimes for many years. However, new research shows how specially designed therapy and exercises that target anxiety in pregnant mothers can significantly reduce incidents of postpartum depression.

Amy Denney
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Amy Denney is a health reporter for The Epoch Times. Amy has a master’s degree in public affairs reporting from the University of Illinois Springfield and has won several awards for investigative and health reporting. She covers the microbiome, new treatments, and integrative wellness.
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