For More Info On Health and News Log Onto www.ready-your-abs.com New mothers often have feelings of anxiety and stress, which are caused by making the adjustment of caring for aa newborn infant. Anxiety is a natural feeling that occurs often as a defense mechanism, triggering alertness and giving the new mom a feeling of protectiveness over her baby. It can leave her feeling agitated and tense, taking away the ability to rest until the perceived cause of the anxiety has passed. This natural feeling is completely normal in new moms as they make the adjustment of caring for their new baby, and is not in itself a need for concern or medical attention. Because anxiety is normal in new moms, the condition of postpartum anxiety disorder often goes undiagnosed or is misdiagnosed. With postpartum anxiety disorder, the new mom is unable to turn her anxiety off and remains at a heightened and continuous state of agitation. She may have difficulty sleeping or resting when the opportunity presents itself. She may have a constant fear of hurting the baby, or she may be turning minor issues into major events unnecessarily. Because of her constant state of agitation, she may be unhappy and carry a lot of anger inside that she is unable to let go of. The medical condition of postpartum depression, often characterized by excessive sadness, sleeplessness, fatigue, and change of appetite, has received widespread media attention. The unfortunate result is that many postpartum women feel that …
