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Endometriosis, menopause, menstrual pain, weak pelvic floor muscles, premature egg failure, miscarriages…the list of understudied “women's issues” goes on. Now let's add one more thing: postpartum anxiety.
Of course, it's natural to feel anxious when caring for a newborn baby. However, as revealed in our feature 'Why do people experience postpartum anxiety and how can we treat it?', in 1 in 5 mothers, this is an acute, long-term condition. This can lead to anxiety, depression, insomnia, and physical illness. Nevertheless, researchers are only just beginning to recognize the extent of its prevalence and investigate the possibility…
Source: www.newscientist.com
