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Pregnancy & Postpartum Depressoin
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Steve Keyser
415-686-0668
pr4ppd@gmail.com
PREGNANT ON PROZAC ?
Contrary to popular belief, pregnancy is not always an exciting, happy or glowing experience. Clinical depression affects 15-20% of pregnant women, sometimes hitting so hard that the moms-to-be attempt suicide. Mothers of multiples are at even higher risk with more than 25% suffering during pregnancy and postpartum.
The new mother of eight in LA needs regular mental health assessment. Prenatal and postpartum depression is a hidden illness with potential grave consequences.
Many women are on life-saving anti-depressants before pregnancy and can’t afford to go off or other women develop a deep depression while pregnant and don’t know where to turn for relief, as most doctors are uneducated about treatments during pregnancy.
Dr. Shoshana Bennett has clients who are ready to tell their stories on radio or TV. Jennifer wanted to avoid anti-depressants during pregnancy, but ended up needing one. Marlo refused medication and was able to get through her pregnancy with natural treatments.
Dr. Shosh knows the struggles. She is the survivor of two life-threatening, undiagnosed postpartum depressions and the founder of Postpartum Assistance for Mothers. A pioneer in the often-ignored field of postpartum depression, Dr. Shosh is the author of the newly released Pregnant on Prozac, The Essential Guide to Making the Best Decision for You and Your Baby, a hard hitting look at the various natural treatment options available for pregnant women today. Many women panic and scramble for answers after learning they’re pregnant. This is the only book of its kind. Dr. Shosh will provide simple, practical tips for wellness.
About Dr. Shoshana Bennett, PhD:
Shoshana Bennett, PhD, is also the author of Postpartum Depression for Dummies. A clinical psychologist, she founded Postpartum Assistance for Mothers in 1987 and has helped over 17,000 women recover from depression in pregnancy and postpartum. She has appeared on national radio and TV shows, including 20/20 and The Doctors. Dr. Shosh is interviewed regularly on radio and television and has been quoted in dozens of newspapers and magazines such as the The Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, Glamour, Psychology Today, New York Post, Self, Cosmopolitan, and the Chicago Tribune.
Watch a 5-minute clip featuring Dr. Shoshana Bennett at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJ6ALUrwSRM&feature=related
For more information visit http://clearsky-inc.com/
Dr. Bennett is available for interviews and consultation.
SF Spas with Pregnancy Treatments!
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From maternity clothing and prenatal spa treatments to organic produce and prenatal yoga, find everything for expectant moms in San Francisco.
A Piece of Peace
3819 23rd Street, San Francisco, CA
Reduce swelling, varicose veins and cramps with prenatal massage aimed at physical relief and increasing range of motion.
Fruition Day Spa
339A West Portal Ave, San Francisco, CA
Diminish the stress of pregnancy with a massage that focuses on the lower back, legs and other affected areas.
Earth & Sky Oasis
391 Sutter St Ste 710, San Francisco, CA
Relieve back pain, moodiness, sleeplessness, water retention and swelling with a maternity massage, or get pampered with a beautifying facial.
International Orange Spa
2044 Fillmore St, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA
Participate in prenatal yoga to alleviate stress, ease discomfort and prepare for childbirth, or unwind with a customizable mom-to-be massage.
Nob Hill Spa
1075 California St, San Francisco, CA
After a soothing pregnancy massage, relax by the indoor infinity pool and enjoy a healthful meal from the spa menu.
Instant Maternity Shirts
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Great for yoga!
This one is for all the beautiful ever-expanding bellies out there!
Although very common in European countries, maternity sashays have just been recently introduced to the United States. Brought to America by Dutch designer, Saskia Charbonneau, the sashay is made to go over your pre-maternity wardrobe, not under it like other belly bands that we've seen.
Whether you want to give an old, tired maternity outfit a fresh look, or you want to wear your pre-maternity clothes longer, the Sashay will come in handy! It also serves as a trendy belly cover-up after pregnancy, while breastfeeding!
Exercise Guidelines During Pregnancy
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* If you are just starting an exercise program as a way of improving your health during your pregnancy, you should start very slowly and be careful not to over exert yourself.
* Listen to your body. Your body will naturally give you signals that it is time to reduce the level of exercise you perform.
* Never exercise to the point of exhaustion or breathlessness. This is a sign that your baby and your body cannot get the oxygen supply it needs.
* Wear comfortable exercise footwear that gives strong ankle and arch support.
Baby Countdown Widget- Download to your Computer!
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How much longer, exactly? Download this widget onto your computer to figure out how far along you are.
i.e.
This is day number 158
You're 22 weeks pregnant
Your baby's age since conception is 144 days / 20 weeks
There are 122 days until your due date! (43.6% to go)
158 days have passed - 158/280 represented on the bar chart below
Do's and Don't of Pregnancy Fashion
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Congratulations! You’ve just found out that you will be expecting a new baby! Sooner or later, you realize that you are going to need a maternity wardrobe. Where do you start? Teresa Gallagher and Maria Mueller of Anna Cris Maternity offer these basic do's and don'ts to take the anxiety out of shopping for maternity clothing that will help you look and feel your best during your pregnancy.
Fitness During Pregnancy
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Just because you're pregnant doesn't mean you can't work out.
fitness, working out, pregnancy, pregnant women, cardio health (all tags)
