Life after welcoming a baby into the world looks different – it’s messy, beautiful and exhausting. As you nurture the newest addition to your family, remember yourself too. Hormones shift significantly after giving birth, which can leave you feeling sad, anxious or overwhelmed.

If you’re looking for support in postpartum, you’ll want to listen to the latest episode of The Healthiest You podcast about postpartum depression. In Part Two of our podcast series, you’ll hear from psychiatrist Samantha Cerimele, MD, with Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health.

Is it “baby blues” or postpartum depression? What increases your risk for postpartum depression? Should you try placenta encapsulation? What treatment options are available for postpartum depression? How can the WAVES (Women Adjusting to Various Emotional States) program help? We answer these questions and more on The Healthiest You podcast this month.

Chapters:

• 0:01 - Intro
• 0:11 - “Baby blues” vs. postpartum depression
• 1:27 - This may increase your risk for postpartum depression
• 2:15 - Ways to prevent postpartum depression
• 3:09 - Placenta encapsulation
• 5:17 - Reaching out for help
• 6:04 - Treatment options
• 8:57 - Talk therapy
• 10:01 - Helpful things to include in your routine
• 11:45 - Advice for moms and our programs