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Postpartum Rage: Understanding Anger in Early Motherhood
Motherhood is often depicted as a blissful time filled with newborn snuggles, bonding with baby, and joy as you watch your baby grow and meet new developmental milestones. Unfortunately, for many new mothers, that’s not often the reality of what motherhood feels like.
Is my worry “normal” or is it postpartum anxiety?
While there is some level of nervousness, worry, and anxiety that comes with the transition to parenthood (and is healthy and adaptive), we’re seeing an increase in postpartum anxiety at clinical levels—causing levels of distress and impairment that interfere with daily functioning. It’s estimated that about 10% of mothers develop anxiety during the postpartum period.