How to identify and deal with postpartum anxiety
In Canada, about 30,000 babies are born prematurely every year. For many parents, that means dealing with a lot of anxiety and stress in the time that follows. Clinical psychologist Anna-Maria Tosco isn't just an expert on this subject - she also has personal experience with it after having a very difficult experience with her first birth. Her daugher Calliope was born prematurely, at 29 weeks - and both she and her husband developed a fear that things would take a turn for the worse.
Anna-Maria shared her experience with postpartum anxiety, and her journey to recovery. She also offered some practical advice and strategies to anyone dealing with a similar condition. They're all about getting back to basics, including:
- Making sure you're eating, sleeping and exercising
- Do the bare minimum
- Be slow with daily tasks and chores
- Speak to people who support you
- Express your emotions and intruisive thoughts
For more details and to hear more about Anna-Maria's story, click on the video above.
