Health Beat - Spring 2018 - 3

HEALTHYHAPPENINGS

HOW COMMON IS

Postpartum
Depression?
Many new moms experience the "baby blues," a period marked
by worry, sadness and tiredness after childbirth-
but for most women, these feelings pass within several days.
Postpartum depression, however, is depression that occurs
after birth and is more intense and long-lasting. According to
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 9
women will experience postpartum depression. With almost
4 million births in the U.S. each year, that means about
440,000 new moms might face this condition annually.

GET THE HELP YOU NEED
If you're pregnant or have just had a baby,
visit psychology-tools.com/epds to take
a 10-question quiz that can help determine
whether you are experiencing postpartum
depression. Share your results with your doctor.

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Spray Away
Your Allergies
If you dread the sneezing and sniffling that comes with springtime allergies,
try beating them with an over-the-counter nasal steroid spray. These sprays help
reduce swelling in your nose to help you breathe, as well as stopping a drippy nose
in its tracks.
Try a steroid spray such as Flonase or Nasacort before your allergies usually kick
in. Don't give up after one use. These sprays need consistent use to be effective, so try
them regularly for a month or so before switching up your allergy medicine routine.

TRACK POLLEN IN YOUR AREA. Enter your ZIP code at
pollen.com for a full allergy forecast to better understand the
allergens prevalent in your area, so you can avoid symptoms.

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