01/08/2026
Women experience heightened anxiety and depression while pregnant and postpartum.
Pregnancy-Specific Factors:
Hormonal Fluctuations: Rapid changes in estrogen and progesterone affect mood regulation.
Physical Discomforts: Nausea, fatigue, body image changes, and sleep problems are common stressors.
Health Concerns: Worry about the developing fetus, childbirth, and potential complications.
Life Transitions: Adjusting to new roles, financial pressures, and relationship changes.
Postpartum-Specific Factors:
Sleep Deprivation: Caring for a newborn leads to significant sleep loss, exacerbating anxiety.
Intense Responsibility: The overwhelming new role and constant demands of a baby.
Identity Shift: Dealing with societal expectations and changes in self-identity.
Breastfeeding Challenges: Stressors related to feeding can trigger anxiety.
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