Tag: Pregnancy

Understanding Postpartum Depression

Posted by Patricia Kondratenko - April 2, 2012 - Obstetrics
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Postpartum depression is depression that occurs after delivery of a baby. It also can occur after a pregnancy loss, such as a miscarriage. It is very common. One in eight women will experience postpartum depression. Postpartum depression is different than postpartum blues or the “baby blues”. Postpartum blues usually occurs shortly after delivery and usually [...]

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Is it Safe for Me to Travel While Pregnant?

Posted by Patricia Kondratenko - October 7, 2011 - Obstetrics
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With the arrival of fall, many families are beginning to plan Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings. For most women and many of our patients, holiday planning requires traveling to a not so close destination to see loved ones and friends. For our pregnant patients, this means the inevitable question of “Is it safe for me to [...]

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