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Episode 2590:

Jessica Jondle sheds light on the often-overlooked reality of postpartum anxiety, a condition distinct from postpartum depression but just as disruptive. Learn to recognize the signs, understand the causes, and explore effective treatment options so you or a loved one can move from constant worry to confident motherhood.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/postpartum-anxiety

Quotes to ponder:

"Sometimes it’s something more. If your anxiety seems out of control, has you on edge most of the time, or keeps you up at night, you may have more than the new-parent jitters."

"You can certainly have PPD and postpartum anxiety at the same time, but you may also have one without the other."

"The baby blues are common, but they usually only last a couple weeks. If you’re dealing with longer-term, severe worry and symptoms that are getting in the way of life with baby, tell your doctor."

Episode references:

Study on Exercise and Anxiety Reduction: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1470658/

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Overview: https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/patients-and-families/cognitive-behavioral

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