Childbirth can trigger many powerful emotions in both parents. When signs of depression occur after birth, they can signal postpartum depression, which may be caused by hormonal changes. Symptoms of postpartum depression or PPD usually begins two to four weeks after the birth of the child and may last up to a year.

Postpartum Depression

Also known as postnatal depression, this kind of clinical depression is specifically associated with pregnancy and childbirth. It affects 1 in 7 women who have just given birth. Postpartum Depression may start in the first few weeks after your baby's birth, or within the baby's first year of life. First time moms and mothers with previous children can also experience this for the first time after subsequent births. Symptoms include the feeling of sadness and hopelessness, crying, and loss of interest in things or people around you. There may be a feeling of guilt about not bonding with your baby or the feeling of unreachable expectations about being able to care for your baby.

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Any new mother can experience postpartum depression, but those higher at risk are those that have a history of depression if there is a high level of stress or problems in your life and young mothers who have no support. Hormone levels rise and drop suddenly through the course of giving birth; this can affect women in various ways and trigger mood changes and depression in some women. A doctor can diagnose this condition, but it's important to be aware of the symptoms in the first place, as many can go unnoticed or ignored.

Conditions

"Condition" is a general term for particular abnormal diseases that negatively affect a part or all of the body. Conditions are not due to any external injury. Therefore, a broken bone does not classify as a condition, whereas Herpes, OCD, Shingles, and Ulcers do.

Medical conditions are classified by specific symptoms and signs. While each person's experiences can vary, there are consistent signs and symptoms that doctors will look for when diagnosing their patients. We always recommend that people seek a professional diagnosis. Afterward, supplement medical advice and opinion with accurate and easy to read information.

Most people only spend an average of a couple minutes with their doctor during a checkup. Oftentimes patients don't receive the fullest explanation of their diagnosis. Easily search through the vast amount of articles that Facty Health offers for ones that address your specific needs. From there, allow us to help you with those unanswered questions.

Pregnancy hormones affect the body in many odd ways; exciting and potentially upsetting changes in hair growth are just two of them.

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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="cp86s-0-0"><span data-offset-key="cp86s-0-0"><span data-text="true">Pregnancy is an exciting time. It's a unique experience that varies woman to woman. Some women have a</span></span><span data-offset-key="cp86s-2-0"><span data-text="true"> positive experience with pregnancy, while others don't. We break pregnancies down into three trimesters. </span></span></div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="cp86s-0-0"><span data-offset-key="cp86s-2-0"><span data-text="true">The first trimester shows how your body is adjusting to its new state. During this trimester, women can experience mood swings, weight gain, cramps, and cravings. Some women even begin to feel morning sickness at this point. </span></span></div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="erh72-0-0"><span data-offset-key="erh72-0-0"><span data-text="true">The second trimester tends to be easier than the first. Nausea and fatigue might vanish as well. During this trimester, women can experience body aches, itchy/patchy skin, and swelling.</span></span></div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="2aah6-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2aah6-0-0"><span data-text="true">The third trimester is like a runner's last lap. The baby does its last bit of growing in this stage. In this trimester women may experience labored breathing, heartburn, and contractions. Once contractions begin happening </span></span><span class="adverb"><span data-offset-key="2aah6-1-0"><span data-text="true">frequently</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="2aah6-2-0"><span data-text="true">, the pregnancy's end is in sight!</span></span></div>
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Family

Family is important. We grow up in them and dream of starting our own. Whether we want two and a half kids and a Golden Retriever or no kids and a condo in Spain, those ideas start brewing early and are bound to change and grow over time.

But creating and managing a household, whatever its makeup, is no easy feat! That's why Facty is here — to provide you with some tips and ideas for getting everything out of your family, whether it's big or small, nuclear or unique, biological or hand-selected. From preparing for a new baby to making the most of retirement, we can help!


Pregnancy

Many changes occur in a mother's body following birth, and one of the most common postpartum events is lochia or bleeding after pregnancy.

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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8t9tm-0-0"><span data-offset-key="8t9tm-0-0"><span data-text="true">The birds and the bees. The stork delivery the baby. At some age there comes a moment where everyone has to learn where babies come from. Let's face it: the human reproductive system </span></span><span class="passivevoice"><span data-offset-key="8t9tm-1-0"><span data-text="true">is complicated</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="8t9tm-2-0"><span data-text="true">. And that's </span></span><span class="adverb"><span data-offset-key="8t9tm-3-0"><span data-text="true">probably</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="8t9tm-4-0"><span data-text="true"> the reason we use euphemisms. </span></span></div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="afvmh-0-0"><span data-offset-key="afvmh-0-0"><span data-text="true">Fertilization happens </span></span><span class="adverb"><span data-offset-key="afvmh-1-0"><span data-text="true">internally</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="afvmh-2-0"><span data-text="true"> when a sperm and egg collide. They combine to form a zygote. The zygote travels into the uterus where it buries itself into the lining of the uterine wall. This process marks the beginning period of pregnancy. After this, the pregnancy continues for nine months as the fetus develops more and more.</span></span></div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="smp1-0-0"><span data-offset-key="smp1-0-0"><span data-text="true">In a female, the reproductive system has two jobs: produce an egg and protect a fertilized egg until birth. In a male, the reproductive system has one job: to make and deliver sperm. </span></span><span class="complexword"><span data-offset-key="smp1-1-0"><span data-text="true">In addition</span></span></span><span class="veryhardreadability"><span data-offset-key="smp1-2-0"><span data-text="true"> to different reproductive organs, males and females also have differences in secondary sex characteristics</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="smp1-3-0"><span data-text="true">. Secondary sex characteristics are things like body hair, Adam's apples, and facial hair.</span></span></div>
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Anatomy

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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="1smsj-0-0"><span data-offset-key="1smsj-0-0">Anatomy is a branch of biology. This branch of science in particular deals with organisms and their biological structure. Human anatomy, along with physiology and biochemistry, forms the basis of medicine.</span></div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8jihb-0-0"><span data-offset-key="8jihb-0-0">Some parts that make up the body's structure are </span><span class="adverb"><span data-offset-key="8jihb-1-0">incredibly</span></span><span data-offset-key="8jihb-2-0"> complex. Take the circulatory system, for example, which contains the heart and blood vessels. This system </span><span class="complexword"><span data-offset-key="8jihb-3-0">handles a lot of responsibility.</span></span><span data-offset-key="8jihb-4-0"> many crucial functions. It transports blood, nutrients, waste products, immune cells, and clotting cells. It is also </span><span class="adverb"><span data-offset-key="8jihb-5-0">closely</span></span><span data-offset-key="8jihb-6-0"> tied to the lymphatic system and our immune system. </span></div>
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Reproductive System

Most women know about postpartum depression. However, many new mothers experience a different mental health issue that rivals the number of women with PPD. Postpartum anxiety (PPA) is a condition with unique symptoms.

Postpartum anxiety

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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="dektf-0-0"><span data-offset-key="dektf-0-0"><span data-text="true">Mothers try their best to live </span></span><span class="adverb"><span data-offset-key="dektf-1-0"><span data-text="true">cleanly</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="dektf-2-0"><span data-text="true"> during a pregnancy. After the nine months and a period of labor, what remains is a beautiful newborn in your arms. Every bundle of joy is sweet and innocent, and you want to give them the world. Your baby's first year will throw a lot of learning curves at you. You will feel like you are busy all the time. At some point, you may lose track of all their "firsts," but the important thing is the time you spend together. Parent-infant bonding is essential and has a significant effect on early development. </span></span></div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="6eqqa-0-0"><span data-offset-key="6eqqa-0-0"><span data-text="true">Your baby might feel fragile in your arms, but don't feel intimidated. </span></span><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="6eqqa-1-0"><span data-text="true"> Facty Health can be your safe and accessible space to ask the questions you might be too embarrassed to ask your mom</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="6eqqa-2-0"><span data-text="true">. There is no reason you should feel embarrassed, but sometimes you might not want to call up a friend. We get it. </span></span></div>
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Baby

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Pregnancy is when a woman is carrying a child inside her womb for up to 40+ weeks before giving birth to a baby. This time is known as the gestation period. The embryo develops over the first eight weeks after conception, after which time it is then referred to as the fetus. The length of pregnancy is divided into three trimesters. The first trimester is from fertilization of the egg with sperm (conception), -12 weeks in the womb, the second trimester is week 13 – 28 and the third is weeks 28 – 40+ after which the baby is born.

Pregnancy is the way we reproduce. It comes about by either sexual intercourse or assisted reproductive technology such as In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Symptoms include missed periods, nausea or vomiting, loss and gain or appetite, frequent urination and tender breasts.

Every pregnancy will be experienced differently. Some women will feel all the symptoms, and other hardly any. Some women may have complications during pregnancy and others not. If you suspect you may be pregnant, you can go to the doctor for an official test, or take a home test, after which you'll need to see a doctor to confirm and then begin the prenatal care for the remainder of your pregnancy.

Many mothers experience postpartum depression. The exact cause is hard to pinpoint. Hormonal changes and lack of sufficient sleep are key factors.

The birth of a child can trigger emotions ranging from extreme joy to severe anxiety and depression. Studies suggest that upwards of 80 percent of new mothers experience the “baby blues” or maternity blues after giving birth. Within a few days, they may have mood swings, anxiety, and periods of crying.

baby blues

Women's health is an extremely important topic in the world of medicine today. There are doctors that specialize in women's health and its related topics. There are a number of specializations that doctors offer women, they are growing rapidly. For example, mammograms, gynecology, and reproductive health are wholly geared toward women. Even fields like nutrition sciences and radiology offer some services specifically for women. Though it might seem like a niche topic to some, concerns over women's overall health are booming.

Facty Health offers informative articles on women's health written in an accessible and easy-to-digest format. Some diseases and infections present certain symptoms in women that they might not in others. Even heart attacks can feel in women than they do in men.

Your health is important to you and we know that. For more information about any of the things we just mentioned, such as mammograms, check out our feed. Read about everything from natural home remedies to diet and exercise tips that can help you stay on top of your game.

Women's Health

Thyroiditis is a general term that defines inflammation of the thyroid gland. Conditions like Hashimoto's disease fall under this category.

A number of different benign disorders of the thyroid gland can occur. Some of these thyroid disorders result in overactivity of the gland, leading to excess production of hormones and symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Others result in diminished activity of the gland, leading to decreased production of hormones and symptoms of hypothyroidism. The thyroid hormones T3 and T4 are essential for metabolism; when the gland is not functioning properly, there are a wide range of effects on the body.

The symptoms of thyroid disorders can be subtle, and it may not be readily apparent that the thyroid is to blame. Sometimes patients are clued in because there is thyroid enlargement—called goiter—or a lab test detects a change in the thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level. Other times, a variety of seemingly random symptoms are found. For instance, a patient with hypothyroidism may have weight gain, fatigue, constipation, hair loss, and sensitivity to cold. On the other hand, a patient with hyperthyroidism may be irritable, experience weight loss, have changes in the menstrual cycle and problems with sleep.

Treatment for thyroid disorders includes use of synthetic thyroid hormone, anti-thyroid medications, radioactive iodine, and having the thyroid removed.

Ailments

An "ailment" is a general term for minor to moderate physical illnesses, diseases, and disorders. In Facty Health, many different diagnoses fall under the ailment category. For example, acid reflux, eye disorders, skin problems, and GI problems, are considered an ailment.

In this category, you can discover natural home remedies for common symptoms. You will find that there is probably a miracle ingredient hiding in your pantry right now. Learn what foods to stay away from and which foods can help ease certain conditions. You can even learn to spot the early warning signs of some of the more severe diseases. Expect to find detailed and interesting information about the types of ailments, their symptoms, causes, and treatments.

If you have questions about a specific ailment or you just have a general curiosity for medicine, this would be a good place to start.

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In the past, female relatives or friends would assist new mothers during and after delivery. Modern healthcare practices, cultural shifts, and geographic distance leave many families without this important support. Doulas are nonmedical birth coaches that fill this void for new parents and families. 

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General Interest

Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese healing technique. It is considered a safe and effective method for restoring balance and relieving pain.

Wellness is associated with your lifestyle. Wellness depends on many factors, such as proper weight control, good nutrition, avoiding risk factors such as alcohol abuse and smoking and exercise. People who manage their lifestyle are more productive, healthier and have fewer workplace absences.

Since lifestyle is the leading factor determining your general health, it is important to set healthy goals and have control over your life. The choices you make have a huge influence on your wellness; therefore consistent self-care is vital. While medicine can cure the disease, the wellness lifestyle encourages you to take responsibility for your life.

Wellness is not an absence of diseases. It is an approach developed to achieve the balance between social and emotional functioning. Wellness is a process through which you start making choices towards a healthier lifestyle.

Wellness is a positive approach to life, which emphasizes the importance of the mind and spirit. A wellness-oriented lifestyle means that everything you feel, say and do has an impact on your health.

Lifestyle

Whether you're looking for the finest superfood or you're curious about the benefits of that starfruit you just picked up at the market, Facty has the details. From the best exercises to get fit fast to the real facts on the latest fad diet, we have the answers to your questions.

Wellness

New terms are always emerging to describe parenting philosophies and include all demographics, but they can be unfamiliar to many.

It is normal to feel anxious or scared about pregnancy and childbirth, but if the idea causes terror beyond normal anxiety, it could be tokophobia.

Mental health is a state of psychological and emotional well-being. It can also be seen as the absence of mental illness. A healthy brain is important for people of all ages. However, the prognosis for many patients dealing with mental illness is pretty good, and many people live healthy and happy lives by effectively managing their symptoms.

Just like medicine that is focused on physical ailments, there are varying degrees of severity to mental illnesses. Some illnesses range from very minor to extremely debilitating. And just like physical ailments, the sooner a patient can be accurately diagnosed and receive treatment, the better.

Maintaining good mental health and wellness is beneficial, but not easy. There can be a lot of reasons why a person develops a mental illness. The cause could be genetic, environmental, stress-based, situational, or the result of unresolved past trauma.

Unlike physical ailments, there is a stigma behind mental illness due to the fact that it is fairly invisible. You never know who is dealing with what unless they choose to tell you. In addition to this, it's a newer school of medicine than physical ailments and is constantly evolving and being re-written. The mental health section of Facty Health is a good place to learn more about specific mental illnesses, their symptoms, and their treatments.

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