Postpartum Anxiety Natural Treatment FAQs
Postpartum anxiety refers to the time after any pregnancy. The timeline changes from woman to woman. Some women who have a six-week-old - feel postpartum, others are breastfeeding a two-year-old and don’t feel postpartum and then moms who have struggled for eight years feel postpartum.
“Postpartum is anytime after a pregnancy. ”
Here are the most frequently asked questions from clients in the past.
Is postpartum anxiety real?
Yes! It’s real and can last for years - then we typically call it anxiety.
Postpartum anxiety, depression, and insomnia go hand in hand. So, it’ can be confusing wondering what you have. You want to address your diet, supplements, herbal remedies, nervous system regulation, low progesterone, high histamine, methylation, gut health, and trauma to heal.
Can postpartum anxiety start at 3 months?
Yes, it may begin when you stop breastfeeding due to the hormone surges.
You want to address your diet, supplements, herbal remedies, nervous system regulation, low progesterone, high histamine, methylation, gut health, and trauma to heal
Can postpartum anxiety start at 4 months?
Yes, it may begin when you stop breastfeeding due to the hormone surges. You want to address your diet, supplements, herbal remedies, nervous system regulation, low progesterone, high histamine, methylation, gut health, and trauma to heal
Can postpartum anxiety start at 6 months?
Yes, it may begin when you stop breastfeeding due to the hormone surges. You want to address your diet, supplements, herbal remedies, nervous system regulation, low progesterone, high histamine, methylation, gut health, and trauma to heal
Can postpartum anxiety last for years?
Yes, then we typically call it just “anxiety”.
Can postpartum anxiety start later?
Yes, then we typically call it just “anxiety”.
Normal anxiety vs postpartum anxiety?
Anxiety that begins AFTER childbirth is called postpartum anxiety. But many of us don’t believe we are “postpartum” after a certain amount of time. This can prevent you from finding the answers you’re seeking.
What’s postpartum anxiety?
This post covers postpartum anxiety symptoms. https://www.taragregorio.com/blog/everything-you-ought-to-know-about-postpartum-anxiety
How is postpartum anxiety treated?
Typically, your doctor will suggest medications like SSRIs to help you feel calm or other medications for sleep.
If you prefer addressing your root causes, you can see how we’re healing postpartum anxiety naturally here: https://www.taragregorio.com/blog/my-5-step-natural-strategy-for-healing-postpartum-anxiety-and-depression
Can postpartum anxiety cause dizziness?
Yes! We usually have low progesterone and high histamine, which can cause dizziness and heavy periods - along with many other symptoms.
Here are some common symptoms you may experience:
insomnia - can't sleep, can’t settle down at night, or go back to sleep after getting woken up
heart palpitations
dizziness, lightheadedness
stomach issues
tight chest
shortness of breath
headache
sweating
can't focus
crying spells
overthinking, circular thinking, or intrusive thoughts
exhaustion
The Present Momma was created for you because I struggled myself for two long years after my twins were born with insomnia, anxiety and depression.
A decade later, we’re learning how the MTHFR gene, your B vitamins, low progesterone, and high histamine are creating many of these symptoms.
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