Navigating the Postpartum Period: Hormonal Changes and Essential Care for Women

    February 2025 in “ IntechOpen eBooks ”
    Erika Schwartz, Jill Ketner Villa
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    TLDR Postpartum care should address hormonal changes, nutrition, and support to ensure mother and baby well-being.
    The document discusses the significant hormonal changes women experience during the postpartum period, focusing on hormones like estrogen, progesterone, oxytocin, and prolactin, which affect mood, energy, and recovery. These changes can lead to postpartum depression, anxiety, and cognitive challenges, often worsened by sleep deprivation. It emphasizes the importance of holistic care, including nutritional needs and relationship dynamics, to optimize health for both mother and baby. The text advocates for improved training in maternal and fetal health for healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care and stresses the need for supportive environments to facilitate recovery and promote well-being.
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