What postpartum anxiety really looks like
Dr. Jana RundleLicensed Clinical Psychologist · 0:34 videoPostpartum anxiety looks like checking that the baby's chest is rising, Googling every rash at 2 a.m., a racing heart when the baby finally sleeps, and what-if scenarios that never happen; it's a nervous system on overdrive, not just being a worried mom.
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Here's what postpartum anxiety actually looks like that no one talks about. It looks like checking if the baby's chest is rising again, Googling every rash or weird noise at 2am, your heart racing when the baby finally sleeps and you can't sleep, playing out what if scenarios that never happen, feeling like you can't relax even when everything's fine. This isn't just about being a worried mom. It's your nervous system on overdrive and you're not alone. There is help available. Seeing a perinatal therapist can truly make all the difference.
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