Newbies: New Moms, New Babies

Sometimes after birth, we don’t feel like ourselves, but eventually, those feelings resolve. For some women, their postpartum time is filled with anxiety and compulsions, racing thoughts and sometimes voices in their heads, hallucinations, and even violent behaviors. How are these conditions diagnosed? And what kind of impact can it have on the entire family? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many people think mood disorders, such as postpartum depression, must begin immediately after having your baby. But that's simply not true. Delayed postpartum depression can occur 18 months after birth or later depending on hormonal changes within the mother's body. So, would you know if you're experiencing delayed PPD or if something else is wrong? Today we're looking at the main symptoms that when left untreated, can even impact future pregnancies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether it's the dead of winter or middle of summer, spending time outdoors has so many benefits for you and your baby. So how can you make getting outside a part of your routine? What are some outdoor activities to try with your baby? And what's the best way to prepare for leaving the house? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For better or for worse, your friendships will change after you have a baby. How do you navigate this as a new mom? How do you know when it's time to let go of a friendship? And how do you make new friends in your same stage of life? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most medications you can buy at the drugstore aren’t made for infants – especially the littlest ones. So what are some natural or homeopathic remedies that can help your baby when she has a cold or ear ache? And how do you know what substances are safe to give your baby, and which ones aren't? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices