When you were pregnant, you probably did a ton to get your body ready for the rest of your pregnancy and parenting journeys. But did you mentally prepare? Mental health is a major component of being an awesome parent, and Ovia wants to help you be as healthy and happy as possible.
With our added mental health content, we’re aiming to destigmatize conversations about mental health for new parents, provide resources for tending to and strengthening your mental health, and share strategies for making the most of these resources.
The basics
Ever wonder “>anxiety disorders, “>postpartum mood disorders? Or how “>psychologist and psychiatrist? A lot of people wonder about these things, so we hunted down the answers.
It can be hard to tell the difference between “>Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) in Ovia. The “>screening tool that healthcare providers use to “>depression during pregnancy and postpartum is common, and taking care of your “>primary healthcare provider can be an excellent person to “>difference between baby blues and postpartum depression, and to help you “>Partners and friends can help you build a healthy “>Promoting wellness during pregnancy can look however you want or need it to. You can connect with some furry friends, make time for laughter, meditate (which can be intimidating – “>fitness routine. Or you can make up your own “>might be on the horizon, treatment is an “>history of postpartum depression, this is especially important. Finding the right “>depression and anxiety looks different for each person, as healthcare providers make “>antidepressants, which are sometimes