Why Family Support Matters After Birth Postpartum mood and anxiety disorders don’t just affect new mothers — they affect the entire family system. When one family member struggles, everyone feels the ripple effects. At the Center for Postpartum & Family Health (CPFH), we often see...
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Postpartum depression (PPD) and anxiety remain the most common complications of childbirth, affecting nearly 1 in 5 new mothers and up to 1 in 10 new fathers (CDC, 2023). The good news? Awareness, treatment, and compassionate support have grown significantly — and recovery is absolutely...
Birth trauma refers to the emotional and psychological distress some parents experience during or after childbirth.It may result from medical complications, loss of control, lack of communication, or unexpected interventions during labor and delivery.